Pollution in the oceans, though not commonly known to humans, creates serious problems in our environment. Oil spills, plastic, garbage, and sewage combine together to form the major problem known as pollution. Coral reefs begin to disappear as a result of ocean pollution and many other factors. Carbon dioxide levels increase as greenhouses release gases into the air. As pollution continues to grow and become much worse, organizations create new laws to help reduce or end some of the major problems in our seas.
Oil Spills disturb the environment and produce a threat to the animals living in that area. Both ships and refineries release oil into the rivers and oceans which leads to the damage and death of plants and animals (Leggett 25). Exxon Valdez, a famous tanker that split in Alaska, spilled eleven million gallons of crude oil into the oceans, damaging everything around it (Earle 145). A Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded and released sixty thousand barrels of oil each day (Hollar 20). World War II ships exploded bombs and released diesel fuel which turned beaches black for months. Moreover, oil engulfs plants and blocks the sunlight from nourishing them. It also smothers animals, suffocating them with a painful death (Leggett 24). Sea otters and seabirds are two of the main animals affected by oil spills (Earle 146). Animals such as deer, bears, and bald eagles died a much slower death because they eat the animals from beaches that were covered in oil (Leggett 39). If humans do not clean up the spilled oil right away, it mixes with the water and becomes much harder to eliminate from the sea (39). Furthermore, oil spills
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...ing into rivers, which lead to oceans (Gold). California lawmakers proposed a statewide ban on plastic bags to decrease the amount of plastic in the environment and limit the materials needed to create the plastic bags (Ross). Legislation in New York City requires customers to purchase their plastic bags which would make them want to buy reusable bags instead (Ross). Moreover, people become aware of pollution and try to put an end to it by creating new and improved laws and regulations.
Ocean pollution poses many threats to the surrounding environment. Many different factors cause pollution and generate a large obstacle to overcome. Coral reefs and fish are just two of the many innocent parts of the ocean that pollution damages. Pollution is a growing problem that, if not fixed soon, will continue to worsen and produce problems for generations to come.
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Pollution is causing the destruction of environments and habits resulting in many adverse affects. The types of environments that are heavily damaged by pollution is normally freshwater ones. Polluting factors such as untreated sewage, mining waste, acid rain, fertilizers and pesticides
Because it is the most highly publicized of the different forms of ocean pollution, oil spills, oil leakages, and general oil contamination are something that we all seem to be aware of. Since the Exxon Valdez incident, the American public in particular has been more and more critical of oil companies.Each year, over 700 million gallons of oil end up in the ocean. Contrary to what you may have thought, most oil pollution doesn't come from tanker accidents. In fact, tanker accidents account for less than 90 million of the g...
This problem may seem prevalent and it is very important to know about. It affects marine life in many ways, but humans are also greatly affected.by this problem. People don’t realize what this problem does to them. However the human race can always work and solve this issue. People shouldn’t dump trash in the ocean or any water source. Trash can destroy coral reefs and other important ecosystems and ruin marine life. Most important sewage plants shouldn’t dump raw sewage into the ocean because it provides nutrients to harmful algae. Governments around the world should put more restrictions on sewage and the disposal of it. But if the solution wants to be solved people must work together.
Research on Drowning in Plastic/ Can We Save Our Planet From Plastic? says, “In the U.S., 349 cities, counties, and states have banned or taxed the use of plastic bags in stores. Thirty-two countries have plastic bag bans as well. Some cities, including Seattle, Miami Beach, and several cities in California have banned plastic straws in restaurants. ”(Paragraph 31) This is a great way to decrease the amount of plastic pollution in the oceans because with plastic bags being banned or taxed in many places, people will be less likely to use plastic bags because of its cost or ban.
• Oil spills are one of the major quandaries in marine life. They are genuinely hazardous for marine life and can affect coral reefs that thrive in the ocean. In fact they can greatly affect the life cycle. The gills of fish can be clogged by spilled oil, which can block off respiration. If sunlight is blocked, marine plants will die because it affects photosynthesis and its process.
Dahr Jamail’s “Ocean of Pollution” first appeared in the magazine Aljazeera on June 18, 2012. In this article Jamail reports with various marine biologists, oceanographers, and others who study the oceans about their research and experience with ocean pollution. This article aims to convince the readers that there is an ocean pollution controversy in this world that goes unnoticed; and, it really focuses on making people aware of this particular crisis by providing information and statistics. Personal anecdotes, global effects, and solutions provided in this article are used in a strong technique which skillfully creates a mediocre, convincing article.
The ocean is a beautiful part of the Earth that is home to a large variety of marine life like plants, animals, and other organisms. Creatures that can not live anywhere else are trying to survive with what they have but are being destroyed due to trash. Beaches and island, that are amazing tourist destinations and help the economy are being destroyed by trash. Marine littering is the destruction of valuable resources that are being provided by the ocean. Water pollution or marine littering has been affecting marine life by to trash being thrown into the ocean without caring or thinking about the problem that is being created.
Whether it's an oil spilling into the ocean or on land the impact still affects animals and the way they live. Oil spills can cause temporary loss of habitat and can affect organisms most basic functions like respiration, feeding and temperature
Name: Katherine 09 My Name: Cary Class: 132 9 June 2015 Research Project General Topic: The environment pollution Restricted: The pollution of our ocean More Restricted: Different sources of ocean pollution and some measures Topic Chosen: Environment is the precious wealth that nature given us. The problem of marine environmental protection has become one of the hot spots in the world. It makes us consider how to effectively control marine pollution. Outline
Human Effect On The Ocean Every single piece of trash we throw away ends up in the trash at some point in time. 5.25 Trillion pieces of plastic are in the ocean. We are the last line of defense to protect the earth from destruction. You could be the protector or the destroyer of earth pick your side.
Oil is one of the most common water pollutants in the world, primarily because of how much is used on a daily basis (National Research Council, 2014). Spills, leaks and improper disposal lead to oil seeping into our water supply and contaminating it. According to Gale (2008), Oil spills are created by the accidental or intentional release of crude oil (petroleum). When spilled into rivers, streams, or marine environments, oil can damage ecosystems far from the original spill areas. Even though the oil spill is cleaned and the water is decontaminated, the petroleum leaves behind residues of relatively heavy molecules that are more persistent in terrestrial or aquatic habitats, and cause longer-lasting effects. In addition to cost to repair and clean, oil spills can result to economic lost and long term economic damage to the affected areas.
Ocean pollution is a major threat to both marine life and ocean ecosystems. Changes can be made on global and individual scales to make a big impact towards preserving the oceans and saving its marine inhabitants. First off, The majority of pollutants going into the ocean come from activities on land. Natural processes and human activities along coastlines and far inland affect the health of our ocean. One of the biggest sources is called nonpoint source pollution, which occurs as a result of runoff.
So with the increase in ocean temperature the coral might die around the world as they have the smallest acceptance for changes in temperature. Water Pollution is another one of the big types of pollution it also affects different types of water such as oceans, rivers, and ground water. All of these types of water have been polluted by us. Water pollution is when a chemical is poured into a water source, the water may look fine depending on the amount of chemical and the amount of water it was poured into, but the chemicals are still floating in the water. Just because it looks like the water might be cleaned after pouring oil into it the water has indeed dissipated the oil but the chemicals found in that oil are now floating around cause they are harder to get rid of.
Pollution is a massive problem that the earth faces. Pollution is the action or process of making land, water, air, etc…, dirty and not safe or suitable to use. Pollution of air, water, and soil are the most complex issues. Various types of gases and toxins that are released by industries