Killer Pollution
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Our trash kills
Animals drown or strangle everyday from getting tangled in discarded garbage that we've allowed into the waters.
The Problem
The ocean remains one of the most expansive, mysterious and diverse places on Earth. Unfortunately, it is being threatened by pollution from people on land and from natural resources. Marine life is dying, and as a result the whole oceanic ecosystem is threatened simply by various sources of pollution. If we are to preserve ocean and its natural beauty, drastic measures have to be taken to combat this pollution and keep what we hold most dear.
Causes
- Oil spills and leaks
- Agricultural runoff and pesticides
- Industrial waste
- Trash dumping, especially plastic
- Air pollution and acid rain
- Sewage and sludge
Effects
- Disruption to the Cycle of Coral Reefs
- Depletes Oxygen Content in Water
- Failure in the Reproductive System of Sea Animals
- Effect on Food Chain
- Affects Human Health
Oil spills in the Gulf.
From public dump to Glass Beach.
Factory air pollution.
Solutions
- Stricter government regulations on industry and manufacturing
- Renewable energy sources so off-shore drilling no longer needed
- Limit agricultural pesticides
- Proper sewage treatment
- Cut down on waste and contain landfills