Ocean Pollution Causes Coral Reef Death & Effects on Ocean Life & Ocean Plants

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 29, 2009 -
Coral reefs have flourished in the ocean for 500 million years, and today point source pollution is changing the chemistry of the ocean, and coral reefs are dying, according to an article titled, “Water Pollution & Coral Reef Destruction,” by Bernard P. Nelson. The article is published on the Suite 101 web site.

Ocean Animals & Ocean Plants are Affected by Causes of Water Pollution

The National Coral Reef Institute study of the effects of water pollution on ocean animals and plants, as well as coral reefs, is summarized in the article, “Water Pollution & Coral Reef Destruction.”

Air Pollution Affects Coral Reef Destruction

The anthropogenic (human caused) modification (pollutants) of the chemical and physical atmosphere affects coral reefs and ocean life, according to the article.

Land Pollution Affects Ocean Pollution

The U.S. National Ocean Service (NOAA) defines and lists the industries that are the largest contributors to point source ocean pollution. The article contains a list of these industries.

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