How Does Marine Pollution Affect Marine Life

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The ocean 's depths have remained a mysterious and an unchartered expanse. ("E-Library"). They have been a huge part of our past from explorations to scientific research. They also are a huge part of our future as scientist discover more into the unmapped areas of the oceans. Yet humans relentlessly destroy it causing our ecosystem to suffer from humans ' selfish ways. The careless acts of humans endanger marine life causing many species to deplete in population. Unknowingly humans are getting the brunt of what they have sowed. The effect of pollution is also affecting human health as well. Statistics show the stunning amounts of trash humans have poured into our oceans and how it affects the marine life as well as humans. To begin with the …show more content…

Marine ecosystem is suffering dramatic rises of disease and birth defects in marine mammals from toxins released by humans such as pesticides and sewage discharge. Sadly these toxins effect humans as well. Once the toxins enter the fish and then caught by fisherman they are served in restaurants and homes we become vulnerable to what the fish are exposed to. Pollution from land-based sources is a primary cause of coral reef degradation throughout the world. Poor water quality results in a decrease of oxygen in the water which causes an increase in algal growth. This smothers the coral depriving it of the ability to feed and reproduce ("NOLA..."). Coral reefs are a source of shelter and food for millions of species. Massive coral only grows 0.2-1inch each year, making recovery from mass pollutions nearly impossible ("HOW CORAL..."). Debris, such as plastics, is another huge factor in the harmful effect to marine life. Marine debris may be mistaken as food and accidentally eaten by some animals. Larger debris, such as fishing nets is a hazard for entanglement. This often leads to injury, illness, starvation and suffocation. This is also a risk for boaters. If nets get caught in propellers and motors them it can cause serious damage to the boat ("Ten Things..."). Humans selfish actions cause suffering and harm to the marine life and

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