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Plastic in the oceans is killing hundreds of marine animals daily
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Litter from inland can end up in waterways, which then ends up in the ocean. Plastics can break up into smaller particles, these microplastics are mistaken for food by many marine species. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean
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Many fertilizers and pesticides used in agriculture can end up in the ocean. These can cause irreversible and fatal damage to ocean dwelling species. If ingested by humans, they can cause health issues. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/yahPSWwliF
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In addition to overfishing, there is also a serious lack of fishing activity management or non-compliance with the rules. Some fish stocks have been fished to endangered levels. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean
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Changes in the marine environment caused by construction, deep hole drilling, etc., cause acute changes in marine habitats. This compromises the survival of marine species. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/hWCRXHMMhP
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Destruction of Habitats. Some habitats provide a unique shelter for reproduction. Marine forests are being destroyed through the the use of aggressive fishing gear and trawling.
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Climate change has a huge impact on the oceans. Particularly evident in tropical regions where marine ecosystems are fragile and rich in biodiversity and habitats are undergoing irreversible changes. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean
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Rising temperatures cause changes in marine ecosystems with lethal consequences for many species. Also responsible for changing migratory routes, causing imbalances in food chains and destroying habitats #WOWvTaiji #Ocean website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/Jcvg3zyItq
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Whaling is prohibited by most countries around the world. However, Norway, Japan and Iceland continue to hunt whales. Whales are crucial for the environment as they capture CO2 from the atmosphere #WOWvTaiji #Ocean website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/lehmQ5ouJA
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Krill is harvested by commercial fisheries for human use. Krill is the vital food source for whales, seals, ice fish, and penguins as well as being important for the absorption of CO2 #WOWvTaiji #Ocean - website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/XY8ulwAqvz
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Octopus farming raises great concerns around animal welfare. Octopuses are highly complex and sentient beings. They will be confined in cramped tanks and subjected to intense farming conditions. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean - website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/EGEUUdB2jP
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Farmed salmon are bred in cages so crammed that they are rife with parasites and disease; fed pellets of fishmeal, vegetables, and animal byproducts; they are doused with pesticides and antibiotics. #WOWvTaiji #Ocean - website: www.wowvstaiji.com pic.twitter.com/SPmEvcW8jK
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