The Global Crisis of Oceanic Pollution
Words: 834 Pages: 3 5920Water pollution is a global crisis that poses a profound threat to both aquatic and terrestrial life forms. Illustrating the severity of the issue, a "dead zone" the size of New Jersey exists in the Gulf of Mexico, where the oxygen levels are so low that marine life cannot survive. Similarly, the Pacific Ocean is home to a garbage patch as expansive as Texas. These phenomena are stark reminders of the catastrophic effects of pollution, particularly from plastics, which, despite […]