EMR PROBLEM

 EMR Problem 

peyton:What is polluting the sea? Marine pollution is a combination of chemicals and trash, most of which comes from land sources and ,is washed or blown into the ocean. This pollution results in damage to the environment, to the health of all organisms, and to economic structures worldwide and,Around the world,almost 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute How Tema: does rubbish affect animals?

If animals become entangled in lines, nets, ropes or plastic it can restrict their movement and lead to starvation, infection, amputation and drowning. Turtles, whales, sea lions, seabirds and dolphins may be severely injured and even die if they become entangled.

Mele:

Globally, 100,000 marine mammals die every year as a result of plastic pollution. This includes whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions. There are two principle ways that encountering marine debris can be fatal for these creatures: ingestion (eating) or entanglement in plastic-based fishing gear.`