Threats to Marine Life

Various threats to marine life:

-Overfishing

-Ocean pollution

-Ocean acidficiation

-Air pollution

-Tourism

-Vessel strikes

-Microplastics

-Oil spills

-Global warming

-Habitat destruction

-Harmful chemicals

and many more!

Focus of my research:
Ocean pollution and Overfishing

Ocean pollution

Overfishing

What is Ocean Pollution?

Ocean pollution is when various polutants such as trash, fuels, chemicals ect. enter our oceans. Ocean pollution is a serious threat to all marine life. Ocean pollution can be caused by littering, oil spills, poor waste management and so much more.

What is Overfishing?

Overfishing is when unsustainable fishing regulations lead to a species being removed from their habitats in the ocean, in amounts that are unsustainable for the continued survival of the species.