THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF

MARINE POLLUTION
Our oceans and waterways play a vital role in supporting life on
Earth, providing food, recreation, and a home for countless
species of plants and animals. But these vital ecosystems are
under threat from a growing problem: marine pollution. In this
infographic, we'll take a closer look at some of the ways marine
pollution is affecting our oceans and what we can do to help
protect these important resources.

OIL SPILLS
Oil spills can have a catastrophic impact
on marine life, coating birds and animals
with toxic substances and poisoning the
water they live in. Oil spills can also harm
coastal communities and industries, such
as fishing and tourism.

PLASTIC POLLUTION
Plastic waste is a major problem in the
oceans, with an estimated 8 million tons
of plastic entering the oceans each year.
Plastic pollution can entangle and kill
marine life, and it can also enter the
food chain when ingested by animals.

CHEMICAL POLLUTION
Chemical pollutants from industrial
activities, agricultural runoff, and other
sources can harm marine life and
contaminate seafood. These chemicals
can also have negative impacts on
human health.

OVERFISHING
Overfishing can lead to the depletion of
certain fish species, disrupting marine
ecosystems and threatening the
livelihoods of fishing communities.

CLIMATE CHANGE
Rising temperatures and sea levels
caused by climate change are having a
range of impacts on marine life,
including coral bleaching, habitat
destruction, and the spread of invasive
species.

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