What is the worst kind of ocean pollution?….and what kinds of ocean pollution are there?
There is not necessarily one type of pollution that worse than other pollution. In fact, it has only be in the past thirty years that we have come to realize the effects that pollution is having on our oceans. In the past it was perceived that the world’s oceans had an infinite capacity for absorbing our waste. Recently, we have come to realize that our waste, even in small quantities, have huge effects on ocean communities and species. Some major types of pollutants that have been the focus of recent research are oil, sewage, garbage, chemicals, radioactive waste, thermal pollution, and eutrophication. 1. Oil: You can find more information on this page! 2. Sewage: This type of pollution is discharged into the oceans all over the world. Sewage adds to the amount of small particles suspended in the water column and contributes large amounts of nutrients. The effect of sewage is difficult to detect on the open coast, but in semi-enclosed areas the effects are devastating. Near sewage out
