what are the effects of plastic on oceans?
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Plastic pollution doesn't just hurt marine species. It's also harmful to people. As plastic debris floats in the seawater, it absorbs dangerous pollutants like PCBs, DDT and PAH. These chemicals are highly toxic and have a wide range of chronic effects, including endocrine disruption and cancer-causing mutations.
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The effects of plastic on oceans are as followed :
1. The plastics are non-biodegradable , means it takes millions of years to be decomposed. Hence , when plastics are thrown in the oceans , it effects the aquatic life.
2. Aquatic organisms , such as fishes and other animals ingest plastic and hence it block the organs of the organisms. This hinder in the respiration. And hence cause death.
3. The settlement of plastic on the sheath of oceans causes the damage of the aquatic plants , .
4. It also causes , the spread of chemicals , and hence cause fouled smell.
1. The plastics are non-biodegradable , means it takes millions of years to be decomposed. Hence , when plastics are thrown in the oceans , it effects the aquatic life.
2. Aquatic organisms , such as fishes and other animals ingest plastic and hence it block the organs of the organisms. This hinder in the respiration. And hence cause death.
3. The settlement of plastic on the sheath of oceans causes the damage of the aquatic plants , .
4. It also causes , the spread of chemicals , and hence cause fouled smell.
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