This document discusses different types of pollution, including marine pollution. It defines marine pollution as the introduction of substances or energy into the marine environment by human activities that can harm the environment. The document outlines various types of marine pollutants like sediment, chemicals, oil, and sewage. It notes that 80% of non-biological marine pollution comes from land-based activities like industries discharging waste into oceans. Marine pollution impacts ocean ecosystems and public health while also reducing economic activities like fisheries and tourism. The best approach to address marine pollution is prevention through changes in human behavior rather than more costly after-the-fact remediation efforts.