Human Impact on MARINE

LIFE

E.V.S Project

Sr. no. Name Roll no.

1. D’souza Rita Thomas 25

2. M.Amala Prisca 21

3. Gupta Sneha Kailashnath 29

4. Ida Mano Theboral 30

5. Kanchan Swapna 33

6. Salvi Tejashree Yashwant 47

7. Shetty Aishwarya 49

8. Shree Bhagirathi Ganapathy

52

9. Thevar Shanmugi Kumaresan

56

10. Thevar Somalata Ganesan 57

Presented By…..

Introduction

▪ Marine life is a vast resource, providing food, medicine, and raw materials, in addition to helping to support recreation and tourism all over the world.

▪ At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet. 

▪ Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle, and are involved in the regulation of the Earth's climate.

▪ It is also becoming understood that the well-being of marine organisms and other organisms are linked in very fundamental ways.

Types of Ocean Pollution

Acidification

Eutrophication

Plastic debris

Toxins

Underwater noise

Statistics on the Effects of Ocean Pollution

▪ 300 Albatross chicks on Midway Island, 1600 km from the nearest land had plastic in its stomach.

▪ There are over 46,000 pieces of plastic floating in each square mile of ocean. This plastic contributes to the death of 100,000 marine mammals and two million sea birds yearly.

▪ As of mid-June, 2013, the oil spill has contributed to the death of 658 sea birds, 279 sea turtles, 36 sea mammals, and countless fish.

▪ 60 percent of a rare species of iguanas on the Galapagos Islands died after an oil spill off the coast of those islands in 2012.

Ocean Pollution Regulations▪ 1890 River and Harbors Act (discharge of dredged

materials)

▪ 1972 Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (Ocean Dumping Act)

▪ 1972 Treaty, the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (London Convention)

▪ 1973 The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

▪ 1988 Ocean Dumping Ban Act

▪ 2000 Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act (BEACH Act)

Large Scale Solutions for Ocean Pollution

▪Stricter government regulations on industry and manufacturing

▪Renewable energy sources so off-shore drilling no longer needed

▪Limit agricultural pesticides

▪Proper sewage treatment

▪Cut down on waste and contain landfills

Changes to Make at Home▪ Carry a reusable shopping bag instead of plastic bags

▪ Store food in reusable containers instead of those you throw away

▪ Avoid products that come with excess packaging

▪ Don't litter

▪ Recycle

▪ Volunteer your time to clean up a beach if you live nearby

▪ Visit the beach, tourism improves coastal communities

▪ Donate to an organization that protects the ocean

Conclusion

What has Happened & What can happen

What has Happened & What can happen

What has Happened & What can happen

What has Happened & What can happen

What has Happened & What can happen

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