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How do pollutants like plastic affect marine life and ecosystems at large?

 

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Pollutants like plastic have a significant negative impact on marine life. The following are how plastic affects marine life and ecosystems at large:

  1. Indigestion of plastic- Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, which can block their digestive systems and cause death.
  2. Trapping- The animals become stuck in plastic waste, causing their movement to be restricted, which may cause harm or even death.
  3. Impact on biodiversity- The entire ecosystem is impacted by plastic pollution and also damages biodiversity.
  4. The chemical buildup- Toxic chemicals are absorbed by plastic, and that can poison marine life.
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