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Plastic pollution in ocean and its effect on Marine ecosystem
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size, and they are a growing environmental problem in the world's oceans.
They can enter the ocean through a variety of sources, such as the breakdown of larger plastic items, the shedding of microfibers from clothing, and the disposal of plastic waste.
Microplastics can have several negative impacts on the marine ecosystem, including:
1.Ingestion:
Microplastics can be mistaken for food by marine animals such as fish, turtles, and birds.
When ingested, they can cause physical harm, blockages in the digestive system,
and a reduction in the animal's ability to absorb nutrients.
2.Bioaccumulation:
Microplastics can accumulate in the tissues of marine animals over time.
This process is called bioaccumulation, and it can lead to an increase in the concentration of toxic chemicals that are absorbed by the microplastics.
These toxic chemicals can then be transferred up the food chain to other animals, including humans.
3.Habitat destruction:
Microplastics can accumulate on the ocean floor and in other marine habitats, where they can smother and damage ecosystems.
4.Chemical pollution:
Microplastics can release toxic chemicals into the water, which can harm marine life and other organisms in the food chain.
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