Ocean Pollution
What is the most common type of litter found in oceans?
plastic, cigarette buds, food wrappers, and derelict fishing gear
What are some sources of pollution in cities?
home heating, vehicle emissions, wastewater, storm water
What are common items found littered on beaches?
broken bottles, plastic toys, food wrappers
How does plastic pollution harm marine life?
It kills them
How does air pollution affect human health in urban areas?
can affect everyone's health. When we breathe in air pollutants, they can enter our bloodstream and contribute to coughing or itchy eyes and cause or worsen many breathing and lung diseases, leading to hospitalizations, cancer, or even premature death.
How do plastic straws contribute to beach pollution?
They can end up in the ocean killing the sea turtles.
Explain how oil spills impact ocean ecosystems.
kill marine organisms, reduce their fitness through sublethal effects, and disrupt the structure and function of marine communities and ecosystems.
What are the effects of water pollution in cities?
lower drinking water quality and water bodies are not safe to swim in.
Explain the impact of microplastics on beach ecosystems.
Animals may mistake microplastics for food and become malnourished as the plastic takes up space in the gut where nutritious food should be
What are some ways individuals can help reduce ocean pollution?
Shop wisely, reduce vehicle pollution
How can planting trees help reduce pollution in cities?
Trees absorb gaseous molecules in the air giving us more oxygen.
What are some beach cleanup initiatives that help combat pollution?
pick up after yourself, join a beach clean up
How does ocean pollution affect the food chain?
these contaminants are passed through the food chain to small fish and eventually to humans.
What are some sustainable transportation options to reduce city pollution?
electric cars, biking, carpooling, public trasportation
How can beach pollution affect tourism and local economies?
keep tourists away from beaches, compete with active fishing gear, and reduce commercial catches.