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    Oscar‚ and Daniel Serwer. "Marine Pollution Problems and Remedies." The American Journal of International Law 65.1 (1971): 84-111. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. In the article "Marine pollution problems and remedies"‚ Schachter and Serwer concisely explain the issues and remedies of marine pollution. Oil‚ chlorinated hydrocarbons‚ wastes discharged from coasts and litters dumped from vessels are the main causes behind the contamination of the marine environment. Marine pollution is currently considered one

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    Water degradation is causing creatures in the ocean to migrate‚ or die because of the amount of toxic waste being thrown into the ocean. "The oil spilled in the ocean could get on the gills and feathers of marine animals‚ which makes it difficult for them to move or fly properly or feed their children"( What is ocean pollution?") Oil spills can harm and/or kill marine animals. When the marine animals get the oil in their feathers they can fly‚ so therefore‚ they wouldn’t be able to provide food to

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    Industrial Effluents in the Water Pollution Water pollution is caused by emission of domestic or urban sewage‚ agricultural waste‚ pollutants and industrial effluents into water bodies. Nowadays‚ its main source is the waste material discharged by industrial units. Waste materials like acids‚ alkalies‚ toxic metals‚ oil‚ grease‚ dyes‚ pesticides and even radioactive materials are poured into the water bodies by many industrial units. Some other important pollutants include polychlorinated biphenyl

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    on “Water Pollution & Global Warming” Course : Introduction to Public Health Course Code : PBH 101 Prepared for Dr. Maleeha Azeem (MeA) Course Instructor North South University Prepared by Kazi Nazrul Islam Id : 1010275 030 Sec : 01 Date of Submission : 20 November‚ 2011 PBH 101 [ASSIGNMENT ON WATER POLLUTION & GLOBAL WARMING] Table of Contents: Index Contents 1.0 Water Pollution 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Sources of Water Pollution 1.3 Common Contaminants 1.4 Health Hazards Caused by Water Pollution

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    Solutions to Plastic Pollution in our Oceans The Basics We ’re treating the oceans like a trash bin: around 80 percent of marine litter originates on land‚ and most of that is plastic. Plastic that pollutes our oceans and waterways has severe impacts on our environment and our economy. Seabirds‚ whales‚ sea turtles and other marine life are eating marine plastic pollution and dying from choking‚ intestinal blockage and starvation. Scientists are investigating the long-term impacts of toxic pollutants

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    Water Pollution Water pollution has affected many people and animals. Water pollution is the disposal of garbage into a water stream. Some of the water pollution is from littering‚ some water pollution is done by chemical leaks‚ and others by ships. Now days‚ we have much information about water pollution. All over the nations to take that education on water pollution a step farther; and explain how water pollution affects us‚ how it affects marine life‚ what companies affect it the most‚ and what

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    Earth’s surface‚ water is undeniably the most valuable natural resource. Life on Earth would be non-existent without water because it is essential for everything on our planet to grow. The human body is composed of 50-80% water. Blood and muscles contain significant amounts‚ and approximately 95% of the brain is water. All body systems and organs need water to function properly‚ and will shut down without it. Most of the chemical reactions that take place in our body need water as their medium. We

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    1 - Why did you become interested in Marine Engineering? Answer: This is my first choice. A practical course not only at sea base but also in land base. 2- Have you always wanted to be a marine engineering? What made you became a marine engineer? Answer : Yes‚ i always wanted to be a marine engineer because you will learn many things not only mechanical but also some skills. 3 –What is the best part of your job? Answer: Overhauling and trouble shooting because it is challenging. 4- What task

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    How blessed are USA’s civilians to be able to live a lifestyle without having to worry about their water and sewage system malfunctioning or not functioning at all. Individuals in the United States of America are blessed enough to have a working sewage system‚ drinkable water‚ and appropriate sanitation. As a result‚ the concerns of not having a working toilet or clean‚ accessible water are extremely slim in the United States. But‚ there have been discoveries of health hazardous chemicals in California’s

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    Another reason Lake Erie’s water is polluted is due to toxins. First‚ there is a lot of bacteria entering Lake Erie. A few years ago much of Lake Erie was very contaminated with dangerous toxins from algae: “In 2011‚ bright green slime spread across one-third of Lake Erie. The slime was a harmful algal bloom‚ caused by cyanobacteria” (Kowalski 34). As a result of Lake Erie being polluted people must find the issue and resolve it. One theory of the pollution in Lake Erie is that the species are not

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