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Cigarettes contribute to ocean pollution primarily through discarded butts, which contain toxic chemicals like nicotine and heavy metals. When these butts enter waterways, they can leach harmful substances, adversely affecting marine life and disrupting ecosystems. Additionally, the plastic components of cigarette filters can persist in the environment, posing ingestion risks to marine animals and contributing to microplastic pollution. Overall, cigarette waste exacerbates the challenges faced by ocean ecosystems, harming biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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