Water pollution is a significant environmental issue involving the contamination of water sources by harmful substances, rendering them unsuitable for various essential activities. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch exemplifies this problem, where vast amounts of plastic waste accumulate in the ocean, posing severe threats to marine life.
free from the potential dangers of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Microplastics have been found in the stomachs of nearly half of the most important species for global fisheries
Abandoned fishing lines, fishing nets and equipment can ensnare and drown dolphins, porpoises and whales. Even humans aren't
humans
mammals are affected every year, as well as many other species. For example, turtles often mistake plastic bags for prey such as jellyfish
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and plastic pollution generally, is killing marine life. 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine
animals
How do we detect water pollution?
Water pollution is detected in laboratories, where small samples of water are analysed for different contaminants
Where does water pollution come from?
sewage and waste water
What is water pollution?
Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities
