Pollution
Pollution of the Oceans takes many forms. Toxic chemicals, sewage, crude oil, radioactive waste, agricultural fertilisers, animal waste, storm run-off from our city streets, and millions of tonnes of litter all threaten our seas and shoreline.
Marine pollution can impact economies dependent on the seas and their resources and human health. Contamination of coastal waters and beaches has adverse impacts on marine life and aesthetic value, which can affect the leisure and tourism industry. Contamination the shellfish and other food can affect the food chain, including poisoning humans who eat them.
RSS News & Events
- EMECO-NOOS Meeting, 2-3 June, Lowestoft
- EMECO-NOOS meeting to be held 2-3 June 2009, Lowestoft, UK
- FerryBox and EMECO Meeting
- Highlights from the FerryBox/EMECO meeting 29th September to 1st October 2008 at the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton, UK.
- Lobsters flourish in first marine reserve
- Lundy Island lobsters are 7 times more abundant than they were 5 years ago
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