Ocean Pollution and Conservation

Industrial activities, such as manufacturing and mining, release harmful chemicals and pollutants into the ocean.

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, can be ingested by marine organisms and accumulate in their tissues, causing health problems.

Plastic Soup refers to the vast collection of plastic debris floating in the ocean, particularly in areas known as ocean gyres.

Sea turtles are particularly vulnerable to entanglement in plastic debris, which can restrict their movement, cause injury, and lead to death.

Climate change, particularly rising sea temperatures, is the primary cause of coral reef degradation, leading to coral bleaching and death.

Trawling involves dragging a large net along the seafloor, capturing a wide range of marine life, including non-target species and juveniles.

Ocean Restoration refers to the active efforts to restore degraded marine ecosystems to their natural state, often involving habitat restoration and species reintroduction.

The MARPOL Convention (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is designed to minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, and sewage.

Oysters are filter feeders that can remove pollutants and excess nutrients from the water, helping to improve water quality.

Dolphins are known to prey on jellyfish, helping to control their populations and maintain a balance in marine ecosystems.

Mussels are filter feeders that can remove pollutants, including oil, from the water, helping to clean up oil spills and improve water quality.