Ocean pollution

Pollution in the ocean is a problem that is affecting the ocean and the rest of the Earth. Pollution in the ocean directly affects ocean life and indirectly affects human health and resources.

But… Where does ocean pollution come from

Can cities pollute oceans?

Yes, they can. If we don’t recycle our rubbish such as plastics, batteries, glass… can finish into the ocean…

…a the beach will look like this…

…and the sea like this…

…and the coast like this…

Soaps, bleaches and other chemicals for cleaning our houses can kill lots of ocean life if they are not treated.

Can cars pollute oceans?

Yes, they can. A lot of gases, such as CO2 and C0, come out of cars. These gases don’t go directly into the ocean. They end up being in acid rain and when acid rain gets into the ocean, it pollutes the waters and kills many fish over a period of time. By Racchio

Can factories pollute the sea?

Yes, they can. If factories don’t purify their water.

Can farming Can farms pollute oceans?

Yes, they can. Chemical pesticides and substances are used to kill harmful animals or insects, and fertilizers are put on the land to make crops grow better. When it rains, these pesticides and fertilizers come off the plants, go into rivers and end up in our oceans, killing ocean plants and animals. By Arial

Can petrol pollute oceans?

By Marinephotobank Yes, it can, especially when there is an accident at sea. Then oil from the ships kills lots of ocean life.

Can sea transport pollute oceans?

Yes, it can. Sea transport pollution is the pollution that comes from the ship’s engine. It pollutes the water, killing animals with the chemicals. By Ziga-zaga

Can a nuclear power station pollute the ocean? By Tony the Misfit

Yes, it can. The radioactive waste is very dangerous. By Tico24

Are beaches important for the ocean? By Ferencseitz

Yes, they are. A lot of rubbish and dirty water goes to the sea from our houses. Sea plants and algae cannot grow so this affects the sea food chain.

Is fishing harmful for the sea? By ManuleDiLuna

By Finizio Fishermen are overfishing. That means that every time there are less fish in the oceans. Some fishing techniques are very eco-friendly, but others fishing techniques are really destructive. They kill a lot of fish in order to bring a few fish to the fish market. They also destroy the bottom of the sea, so plants and algae cannot live there.

Everyone of us can do something to help our oceans to stay alive…