Ocean Pollution

Ocean Pollution

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the view of many scientists and the general public was that if pollution was not seen, it had no effects. At this time in history, many people felt that “the solution for pollution is dilution.” Water can dissolve many things, but can it erase our waste? The answer is simply put -- No! As humans, we are learning more and more each day about how our actions effect the environment.

What is the solution to ocean pollution? It starts with understanding the sources of pollution and their harmful effects on people and the environment. In this interactivity, you will find out what pollutants are in the ocean and ways to combat the challenges that pollution poses to the marine environment. Click the player button to get started.

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Ocean Pollution Review

Now that you have learned about the different types of ocean pollution, check your knowledge. In this non-graded interactivity, follow the directions on each question slide. Click SUBMIT to check your responses. Click the player button to begin.