Sea Life and Pollution
Over 1 million sea life die each year from sea pollution like dumping plastic
In the sea. It can get stuck in a turtle's stomach and kill it. Fishing nets can get wrapped around a bird’s throat and choke the bird.
Whales and Dolphins
Whales and dolphins use sound to get around in the sea but we are dumping oil in the sea and the effects are brutal, it can stop communication and blocks their blow holes.
Sea Turtles
Pollution can have serious impacts on both sea turtles and the food they eat and new research suggests that a disease now killing many sea turtles Fibropapillomas may be linked to pollution in the oceans and in nearshore waters.
Conclusion
So after reading these sad facts what can people do to stop ocean pollution? Do not pour fat from cooking or any other type of fat, oil or grease down the sink keep a fat jar under the sink to collect the fat and discard in the solid waste when full and do not dispose of household chemicals or cleaning down the sink or toilet. And if we can stop dumping plastic in the sea we might st
Kia Ora Hunter,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Hazel, and I will be one of the people blogging with you this summer for the Summer Learning Journey. You might remember me from when I came to speak to you and your classmates a few weeks ago.
I really enjoyed you post about pollution. I can tell that you've done a lot of research about the issue. I liked that you finished by giving some specific suggestions about things that people can do to help the planet. I agree that there is more we can all be doing.
We are thrilled that you've registered to join the Summer Learning Journey this year! I know it can sometimes be tricky to get started. I have included a link to the week one activities, but remember, you can do them in any order!
https://sites.google.com/site/summerlearningjourney/weekly-activities/week-one
I am so excited to read all of your posts!
Cheers,
Hazel :)