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Ocean Pollution

Introduction

The term pollution is described as the inputs of wastes and the affect of the wastes on the overall environment. Ocean pollution occurs when chemicals, industrial and agriculture waste or noise enters into the ocean, affecting the entire environment. Most of the pollution that harms the ocean comes from land based sources. It also arises from non point sources such as agriculture and dust. Sediments are also deposited into lakes and oceans through cleaning, evacuating and filling of land. Minerals such as iron, copper, nickel and zinc are also released into oceans through mining activities. These sediments and minerals can restrain the access of sunlight, which further reduces photosynthetic organism. In many counties, toxic metals are also discharged into the streams of oceans and lakes that can reduce the growth of marine life.

Ocean pollution has become a major global issue which requires effective evaluation and implementation of legal policies. It is said that ocean pollution is the main cause behind diseases and deaths. According to a recent survey around 700 million Indians don't have an access to clean toilets and around 90% of cities in china suffer from water pollution diseases. Along with developing countries, many developed counties such as unites states are also struggling with the problem of ocean pollution. Water pollution affects plants and other living organism inside the ocean.  Ocean pollution has adverse affects on individuals and society as a whole.

DiscussionHistory

The ocean pollution has a long history and numerous laws were also incorporated to prevent ocean pollution. United States put forward the concern on ocean pollution, and a law was devised in the beginning of 1950's.in the early 1960's all the waste was discharged in the Mediterrean Sea and the Irish Sea. This led to huge controversy, and a massive campaign was formed to prevent ocean pollution. Ocean pollution was again in the news when an oil tanker crashed in California. After these controversies, the United States along ...