Fishes are especially vulnerable to tiny bits of plastics floating in the ocean, called microplastics, because:The microplastic bits look like food for fish that feed on marine microbes.Microplastics accumulate in predatory fish, asthey cannot be broken down and metabolized by the fish.They breathe water through their gillsAll the statements are the reasons why fishes are vulnerable to microplastics

What are the problems with large quantities of plastic within the ocean?Question 19Select one or more:it remains in the ocean and doesn't go awaythere is no way to solve the problemit floats and is mistaken for food by birdsit breaks down into smaller particles called microplastics

Marine DebrisSource: National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMarine debris is a persistent pollution problem that reaches throughout the entire ocean and Great Lakes. Our ocean and waterways are polluted with a wide variety of marine debris, ranging from tiny microplastics, smaller than 5 mm, to derelict fishing gear and abandoned vessels. Worldwide, hundreds of marine species have been negatively impacted by marine debris, which can harm or kill an animal when it is ingested or they become entangled, and can threaten the habitats they depend on. Marine debris can also interfere with navigation safety and potentially pose a threat to human health.All marine debris comes from people with a majority of it originating on land and entering the ocean and Great Lakes through littering, poor waste management practices, storm water discharge, and extreme natural events such as tsunamis and hurricanes. Some debris, such as derelict fishing gear, can also come from ocean-based sources. This lost or abandoned gear is a major problem because it can continue to capture and kill wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and even compete with and damage active fishing gear.   3Select the correct answer.What is the key idea of this passage? A. Littering is harmful to the water supply and marine life. B. Marine pollution is not only devasting to marine life, but to human health. C. Hunting and water sports are endangering the safety of marine life. D. People are the main cause of marine pollution.

Based on the data provided, propose what effect microplastics have on the symbiotic relationship between the corals and algae

Which of these options are correct about NOT PROPERLY DISPOSED plastics.*1 pointIt has water-soluble compounds which are highly toxic which create Leachate that can move into ground water soil and streams, poisoning the ecosystems and harming wildlife.Plastic turns water CloudySome animals get entangled in plastic filled gyres in the world seas because they mistake the brightly coloured plastic bits as food..The plastic makes the animals feel full when they are not, so they starve to death.The plastic from the food chain can end up in our foodAll of the above

Saving the Ocean, Bracelet by BraceletLook around you. You can probably see many objects made of plastic. Plastic is an important part of our lives, but each year about eight million tons of plastic go into our seas and oceans. In the future, there may be more plastic in the ocean than fish! This is not only a problem for creatures that live in the ocean; it's a problem for humans, too, because fish eat plastic and humans eat fish.So, what can you do to help? Well, if you buy a bracelet online you can help remove a pound of trash from the world's oceans.This is the idea of 4Ocean, a business which was started by two surfers, Andrew Cooper and Alex Schulze. They had their idea when they were surfing in Bali, Indonesia. Some fishermen were having problems moving their boats through the water because there was so much plastic. Andrew and Alex suggested that the fishermen use their nets to remove the plastic. But the fishermen said, "We don't get paid to collect plastic; we get paid to catch fish." The surfers saw a big problem and decided to do something. Their idea was the 4Ocean bracelet.Each bracelet that is sold helps to provide money to support a team of ocean cleaners. Since the company started, over 150 people have joined 4Ocean to work in many countries around the world. 4Ocean's first goal is to remove a million pounds of trash from the ocean and coasts. If you want to help, you can buy a bracelet and you can also work as a volunteer.There's too much plastic in the ocean and it's a big problem. However, if people work together by using less plastic and developing new ideas like the 4Ocean bracelet, then maybe we can really help save our oceans.