1. Ocean Pollution By: Linzy Warkentin Mr. Haskell Per. 3

2. Background The most common pollutants that end up in our oceans are toxins, marine debris, oil, sewage, run off, and heavy metals. When the water gets polluted occur. When the water gets polluted Eutrophication and Bioaccumulation occur. There are two types of water pollution point source and non point source.

3. Reasons for the Problem Oil spills have been occurring for many years during transportation from country to country. Whether the spill occurs on land or on water, it all affects our oceans. Oil spills have been occurring for many years during transportation from country to country. Whether the spill occurs on land or on water, it all affects our oceans. Toxic chemicals have also paid and attribute to marine pollution all over the world. They enter the oceans mainly by urban runoff or improper disposal. Toxic chemicals have also paid and attribute to marine pollution all over the world. They enter the oceans mainly by urban runoff or improper disposal.

4. Current Status March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez grounded on Bligh Reef. This is largest oil spill America has seen so far. Besides oil spills run off and sewage is a problem. Run off and sewage is believed to cause of hepatitis, respiratory illness, and ear, nose and throat problems.

5. Analysis The most recent flare ups locally have been caused by the rain. Oils and other pollutants on the ground are washed into the ocean Pollutants enter the ocean in many ways Intentional dumping from ships Accidental discharge from ships or garbage barges on their way to offshore landfills As part of sewage From polluted rivers and streams In runoff from beaches littered with trash

6. Reasonable Solution Previous president Clinton and his vice president, Gore, have a clean up project in action that will take place all the way through 2012. The first international treaty to contain provisions for marine pollution was signed in 1942. In 1972 the United States established the clean water act. Money for those who help Stronger filters in the rain gutters Fines for those who are caught polluting

7. Prediction My prediction is that we won’t stop marine pollution completely but at least it won’t be as bad I believe that our oceans will continue to deteriorate due to the facts of oil spills, urban runoff, improper sewage disposal, and other ocean pollution related activities.

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