The document discusses ocean pollution and its effects. It lists 10 students participating in an E.V.S project on the topic. It then describes how marine life supports ecosystems and humanity. The document outlines major types of ocean pollution like acidification, eutrophication, plastic debris, and toxins. Statistics are presented on the toll of pollution, such as plastic ingestion by albatross and sea bird deaths from oil spills. The document reviews key ocean pollution regulations and proposes large-scale and individual solutions to address the problem. It closes by reflecting on the damage that has already occurred and the need for further action.

1. E.V.S Project

2. Sr. no.
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Name
D’souza Rita Thomas
M.Amala Prisca
Gupta Sneha Kailashnath
Ida Mano Theboral
Kanchan Swapna
Salvi Tejashree Yashwant
Shetty Aishwarya
Shree Bhagirathi Ganapathy
Thevar Shanmugi Kumaresan
Thevar Somalata Ganesan
Roll no.
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4. 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.

5. Types of Ocean
Pollution

6. Acidification

7. Eutrophication

8. Plastic debris

9. Toxins

10. Underwater noise

11. 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.

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

16. What has Happened & What can happen

17. What has Happened & What can happen

18. What has Happened & What can happen

19. What has Happened & What can happen

20. What has Happened & What can happen