Explain how pollution affects marine life

Plastic kills fish, birds, marine mammals and sea turtles, destroys habitats and even affects animals’ mating rituals, which can have devastating consequences and can wipe out entire species.  The trash can be mistaken for food, they can eat it and then choke.  Discarded or lost fishing nets can snare animals and they lose their ability to move.

Explanation:

Pollution affects marine life in a variety of ways. Pollution from fertilizers can cause an increase in phytoplankton, which can result in the formation of algal blooms. Pollution can damage coral reefs, which are vital to many forms of marine life. The introduction of toxic chemicals to ocean water can lead to the death of marine life. Ocean currents can carry pollutants throughout the ocean, affecting areas that may not be directly affected by human activity. Soaps and detergents can increase the pH of ocean water. Solid wastes can damage and kill marine organisms as well.