Ocean Pollution

By: Jack Robertson and Devon McClain

Why this interests us
We love the ocean
Several ocean pollution experiences
Want to help save marine life
Countless fun experiences


Problem Statement
Ocean pollution is caused by a variety
of different factors such as oil spills and
garbage. Ocean pollution harms all
different types of organisms in the
ocean from organisms in the ocean to
the animals habitats. This causes
several deaths a year.
Causes
Garbage
Carbon footprint
Landslides
Oil spills
Sewage




Science
PCBs and DDTs
Oils destroys fur
Dissolving nutrients
Food Chain
Effects/Symptoms
Cancer
Genetic Mutations
Reproductive difficulties

Is the problem getting better?
Ocean pollution has increased due to
countless factors
Statistics
80% of pollution comes from land based
activities
Ocean pollution effects 12,000 to 24,000
fish a year
There is an estimate 3.5 million tons of
garbage in only one landfill in the pacific
ocean.

Solutions
Reduce carbon footprint

Use less plastic products

Be helpful; pick up trash

Bibliography
"Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans." Oceana. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2014.
<http://oceana.org/en/living-blue/ocean-friendly-tips>.

"Plastic Pollution." TakePart. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Mar. 2014.
<http://www.takepart.com/oceans/plastic-pollution>.

Rachel Nall. "Statistics on Pollution in the Pacific Ocean." SFGate. N.p., n.d. Web.
23 Feb. 2014. <http://homeguides.sfgate.com/statistics-pollution-pacific-ocean-
79352.html>.

Carolyn Barry. "Plastic Breaks Down in Ocean, After All -- And Fast." National
Geographic. National Geographic Society, 20 Aug. 2009. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
<http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/090820-plastic-decomposes-
oceans-seas.html>.


"10 Things You Can Do To Save The Ocean." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web.
04 Feb. 2014. <http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/take-action/10-things-
you-can-do-to-save-the-ocean/?source=A-to-Z>.