CAUSES OF MARINE POLLUTION
CAUSES OF MARINE POLLUTION Oceans, which account for 70 percent of the surface of our planet, play a pivotal role within the health of our planet and people who inhabit it. Unfortunately, our oceans are polluted. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, billions of pounds of trash and other pollutants enter our oceans per annum . The monumental impacts of this are far-reaching. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at the various causes of ocean pollution, its effects and the steps we can take to combat it. Causes of Marine Pollution There are many causes of Marine pollution. Of all the facts, there's one constant: most pollution in our oceans begins ashore and is caused by humans. Here are a number of the main causes of marine pollution: Nonpoint source pollution (Runoff) Nonpoint source pollution comes from a spread of various locations and sources. The results of this is often runoff, which occurs when rain or snow moves pollutants from the bottom in...