1. Ways to stop pollution in the ocean
University of Phoenix
Ways to stop pollution in the ocean
Claudia Leal
Melissa Jones
Lauren Peacock
March 12, 2011

2. Pollution in the ocean
We encounter many pollutants in the water because people do not pick up trash when they visit the beach.
Others dispose materials that do not dissolve in the water.

3. Pollutants in the ocean
Sewer waste
Trash
Oil
Detergents
Industrial wastes

4. Pollutants in the Ocean
Sewers pollute the water because some towns does not have treatment facilities, therefore the water remains contaminated.
Trash includes plastic items and other materials that are not disposed of properly.
Oil spills happen when filtration systems are not working correctly.

5. Pollutants in the ocean
Detergents get washed away in our drains and some do not get filtrated in order to keep the water clean.
Industrial Waste happens when a company disposes of the waste material in to the sewage and do not dispose of their materials properly.

6. Ways to help clean up Recycle
Put the trash where it belongs, use trash bags.
Use organic materials, now there are water bottles, bags of chips and many more organic materials that dissolve in the water.

7. Ways to help Use a bucket to wash your car.
Do not throw oil down the sink.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet.

8. References
Greenpeace.com 2010 Ocean Pollution.