Ocean Pollution

Pollution has various possible sources and effects on the environment, and the ocean environment is no exception. The first step in fighting pollution is becoming educated about the sources, effects, and types of pollution that have impacts on the oceans and the organisms that rely on it.

Essential Questions

• What is pollution?
• What are the different sources of pollution?
• What are pollution percentages?
• What are heavy metals and their effects on organisms?
• What are synthetic organic compounds and their effects on organisms?
• How do oil spills affect the oceans?
• What is radioactive waste and its effects?
• What is eutrophication and its causes?
• What effect does sewage have on the oceans?
• How can heat and sound be pollutants?