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1 Ocean Pollution By Loren Gullett

2 Point-source pollution Definition: Pollution that can traced to one source Definition: Pollution that can traced to one source Any single identifiable source of pollution such as pipes, ditches, ships, or factory smokestacks Any single identifiable source of pollution such as pipes, ditches, ships, or factory smokestacks

3 Nonpoint-source pollution Pollution that cannot be traced to a single location Pollution that cannot be traced to a single location Most nonpoint-source pollution occurs as a result of a runoff Most nonpoint-source pollution occurs as a result of a runoff On the left is oil and chemicals in water On the left is oil and chemicals in water On the right is an example of the concept On the right is an example of the concept

4 Oil spills Oil spills Oil is used by most of the world as an energy source. An oil spill is the accidental petroleum release into the environment. Large oil tanker spills Large oil tanker spills Small craft leakage Small craft leakage

5 Ways to help stop pollution Ways to help stop pollution Pick up trash when you see it! Pick up trash when you see it! Do community service involving trash pick- up at beaches or places that need clean up! Do community service involving trash pick- up at beaches or places that need clean up!

6 societies that help stop pollution EPA: Environmental protection agency EPA: Environmental protection agency U.S. marine protection U.S. marine protection CWA: clean water act CWA: clean water act

7 Sources Sources www. eoearth. org www. eoearth. org www. eoearth. www. eoearth. IR IR Picsearch.com Picsearch.com


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