WATER QUALITIES

IN OCEANS
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-covers about 71% of the earths
surface.
-play an important role in global
cycling of carbon dioxide.
-also help regulate the cycling of
nitrogen and phosphorus.
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-also a critical resource, providing

food, biochemical compounds,
minerals, and recreation.
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Coral Reefs
-fragile, unique and vibrant
ecosystems.
-supports a different collection of
organisms, algae, plants and animals.
-support thousands of jobs and
billions of dollars in annual revenues
from, tourism, recreation, and fishing.
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Coral Reefs
-valuable sources of new
medicines and biochemical
compounds, help prevent shoreline
erosion, and provide life-saving
protection from storms.
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Coral Reefs
-are at significant danger from
marine pollution, warming
temperature in seas, deposition of
sediments, and unsustainable
fishing practices.
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Fertilizers can kill the algae that live

within the coral.
High nutrient levels from off-shore
sewage and agricultural discharges
and open ocean dumping can result
in algae blooms.
Warmer oceans are thought to
result in coral bleaching.
Coral Reefs
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Oil pollution can destroy the coral

by coating the surfaces and
preventing oxygen uptake.

Coral Reefs
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Kelp Forests
-found along rocky coastlines at
depths of 6-30 m.
-within these forests, a type of
brown algae, thrive many varieties of
fish and other sea creatures.
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Kelp Forests
-can be disrupted by human
activities, such as ocean disposal of
municipal sewage and manure from
livestock production operations.
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This can cause an increase in

number of urchins, which will cause
widespread destruction of the
forests as the urchins dislodge the
kelp from its stronghold on the
oceanfloor.

Kelp Forests
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Water Pollution In Ocean

Sewage and Waste Water
Ocean and Marine Dumping (
Garbage)
Radioactive contamination
Human and animal waste
dissolved organic matter
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Chemical Pollution
Persistent Toxins pesticides,
furans, dioxins, phenols, radioactive
waste, detergent and fertilizers
Heavy Metals mercury, lead,
nickel, arsenic and cadmium

Water Pollution In Ocean

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Mining and deep sea mining

Agricultural run-off, municipal and
industrial waste discharges
Oil Pollution
Atmospheric Pollution
Eutrophication

Water Pollution In Ocean

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Effects of Water Pollution

Death of aquatic animals
Disruption of food chains
Diseases
Destruction of Ecosystem
Human Health
Economic Cost
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Prevention of Water Pollution

Never throw rubbish away anyhow.
Always look for the correct waste bin.
If there is none around, please take it
home and put it in your trash can.
This includes places like he beach,
riverside and water bodies.
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Use water wisely. Do not keep the

tap running when not in use. Also,
you can reduce the amount of water
you use in washing and bathing. If
we all do this, we can significantly
prevent water shortages and reduce
the amount of dirty water that needs
treatment.
Prevention of Water Pollution
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Do not throw chemicals, oils,

paints and medicines down the sink
drain or the toilet. In many cities,
your local environment office can
help with the disposal of medicines
and chemicals. Check with your local
authorities if there is a chemical plan
for local residents
Prevention of Water Pollution
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Buy more environmentally safe

cleaning liquids for use at home
and other public places. They are
less dangerous to the environment.

Prevention of Water Pollution

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If you use chemicals and pesticides

for your gardens and farms, be
mindful not to overuse pesticides and
fertilizers. This will reduce runoffs of
the chemical into nearby water
sources. Start looking at options of
compositing and using organic
manure instead.
Prevention of Water Pollution
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If you live close to a water body,

try to plants lots of trees and flowers
around your home so that when it
rains, chemicals from your home
does not easily drain into the water.

Prevention of Water Pollution