Something that is becoming more and more alarming is the carbon dioxide that is being released. It is polluting our oceans and making them warmer and very acidic. This problem is resulting in corals and other creatures (at the bottom of the ocean) food chains have trouble forming shells. If we don’t have a drastically change and reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, entire ocean ecosystems may collapse, which means coral reefs will disappear.
The effect of plastic on marine life is starting to become more apparent. The use of plastic is increasing and it isn’t biodegradable. This is creating more plastic to end up in the ocean. Garbage in the ocean, especially plastic, is jeopardising marine life. In fact, several marine species are on the verge of extinction because the extent of ocean pollution has become so serious. The marine life is suffering from either consuming plastic or suffocating by merely being tricked by the brighter colours of plastic junk.
http://www.marineinsight.com/marine/environment/how-is-plastic-ruining-the-ocean/
Coral bleaching is predicted to become more frequent and severe. This is because the air pollutants (carbon dioxide), causing global warming, are increasing sea temperature, which maximizes coral’s vulnerability to bleaching.
http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/outlook-for-the-reef/climate-change/what-does-this-mean-for-species/corals/what-is-coral-bleaching
The effect of plastic on marine life is starting to become more apparent. The use of plastic is increasing and it isn’t biodegradable. This is creating more plastic to end up in the ocean. Garbage in the ocean, especially plastic, is jeopardising marine life. In fact, several marine species are on the verge of extinction because the extent of ocean pollution has become so serious. The marine life is suffering from either consuming plastic or suffocating by merely being tricked by the brighter colours of plastic junk.
http://www.marineinsight.com/marine/environment/how-is-plastic-ruining-the-ocean/
Coral bleaching is predicted to become more frequent and severe. This is because the air pollutants (carbon dioxide), causing global warming, are increasing sea temperature, which maximizes coral’s vulnerability to bleaching.
http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/outlook-for-the-reef/climate-change/what-does-this-mean-for-species/corals/what-is-coral-bleaching