What effects does ocean pollution have on humans?

Answer 1

For centuries, ocean waters have been treated as sewage dumps. For example, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is in one of the most urbanized, as well as, one of the most wealthiest nations in the world, sixteen million litres of raw sewage is dumped into the Halifax Harbour. In places such as Calcutta, India, as much as 400 million tonnes of raw sewage and other municipal wastes are being dumped into coastal waters annually. Polluting the ocean is a horrible act and the results can be devastating to all living things. Over 80% of Ocean pollution comes from land-based activities. Ocean pollution is not easy to control, but there are several measures that can be taken to alleviate the problem. The causes of ocean pollution are devastating, for ourselves and for all marine life, and one should learn and understand how it can be stopped.

Every day, people dump tonnes of garbage, human waste and household chemicals into the ocean. People pour oil and other types of chemicals down our drain daily, not thinking of the damage it may cause. The following are the most common and most harmful ways to pollute the ocean: toxic wastes, garbage dumping, vehicle pollution, boating pollution, oils, beachside pollution, wastewater and farming and agriculture. Toxic waste and chemicals are the number one cause of death among underwater sea creatures. In some countries, people dump garbage and human waste into the ocean, thinking it is a solution for conserving land, however, matters are only made worse as the ocean is now polluted. Vehicles are also a significant source of ocean pollution. Vehicle pollution (gas) gets mixed with regular rain, which causes acid rain. Once the acid rain reaches the ocean, it is classified as ocean pollution. When you ride in a boat, the pollution that comes from the engine pollutes the water with chemicals. Chemicals from farming and agriculture are also a big concern. Chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, which are used to kill insects and animals, are also polluting the ocean. When it rains, these substances also get washed away into our ocean, killing ocean plants and animals