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Water Pollution (Causes (Marine Dumping (dumping of litter in the sea,…

- - - - produces pollutants that are extremely harmful to environment and humans
    - - Oil
        
        does not dissolve in water; forms thick layer on water surface- not enough light can reach the marine plants
      - Nitrates
        
        increased the use of fertilizers; are more often being washed from soil into rivers and lakes
        
        Can cause eutrophication-problems to marine environment
      - Asbestos
        
        "a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials suck as brake lining
        
        Can be inhaled and cause lung cancer, intestinal cancer, liver cancer, and mesothelioma
    - - use of radioactive material
        
        detrimental effects on marine life and habitats
        
        Mining and refining of uranium and thorium
        
        nuclear fuel cycle
        
        industrial, medical and scientific processes
  - - - Carries harmful bacteria and viruses into the environment bringing health problems
  - - - over time steel corrodes and causes leaks, affecting surrounding soil and groundwater
- - - - With oil, cotton can soak it up
        
        Soaking up oil spills-with cotton (https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/soaking-oil-spills-with-cotton)
  - - - prevent runoffs of the material