Types of Pollution
This is the most common type of pollution found in the ocean.
Microplastics or plastic
Doing this simple act can reduce trash in the ocean
Recycling
How many people each year get hurt by ocean pollution?
250 million people.
Farmers.
This source of energy is important for sea plants to grow, but trash can block this type of energy.
Sunlight
This type of pollution is chemicals used by farmers.
Fertilizers or pesticides
These types of bags are becoming more common to reduce plastic bags in the ocean.
Reusable bags
Name 1 out of the 3 living things that people can get from eating polluted seafood.
Bacteria, viruses, and parasites
These species are the main root of ocean pollution.
Humans
This marine ecosystem can bleach because of pollution.
Coral Reefs
This type of pollution can be caused by damaged underwater pipes or by refueling ships.
Oil or oil spills
Spreading awareness.
These are common learning disabilities for unborn children if their parents consume too much polluted water.
ADHD or Autism
These underground systems are how most pollution gets into the ocean.
Ocean drains/ storm drains
These are patches of floating trash that form in oceans.
Garbage patches.
This type of litter is the most common type of litter other than plastic.
Cigarette butts
Picking trash with a group of people on a beach is call this kind of event.
This most commonly found disease from polluted seafood?
Cryptosporidium
About 20% of ocean pollution is caused by...
Littering
When humans pollute the water and use too many resources, it harms this, the natural home for animals, plants, and other living things.
Environment/habitat
This type of pollution is most commonly found in seafood.
Microplastics
By voting for leaders and laws that protect the ocean, people can help reduce plastic use, oil spills, and chemical dumping. This is called supporting these...
ocean‑friendly laws or environmental laws
These are common side effects found in Cryptosporidium.
Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or weight loss
These single-use plastic items, like straws, utensils, and takeout containers, are often used once and then thrown away, adding to ocean pollution.
Single-use plastics
When too much pollution causes oxygen in the water to drop very low, these areas form where most sea life cannot survive.
Dead zones