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Marine Debris: Impacts on Marine Life and Ecosystems, Slides of Biology

The various types of marine debris, their sources, and the biological impacts they have on marine life and ecosystems. The document focuses on persistent, solid, manufactured or processed debris that ends up in lakes, oceans, or waterways. The document also covers the effects of plastic debris, including ingestion, concentration and delivery of pollutants, entanglement, and transport of invasive species.

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2012/2013

Uploaded on 01/19/2013

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Trash Talk: Biological Impacts

of Marine Debris

Composition

  • Persistent
  • Solid
  • Manufactured or processed
  • Disposed of or abandoned
  • Lake, ocean, or waterway

Plagued by plastic

  • Synthetic
  • Persistent
  • Buoyant

Squid beaks Pumice

Dangerous diet

Entangles and traps wildlife

Review of impacts

  1. Ingestion
  2. Concentration and delivery of pollutants
  3. Entanglement
  4. Transport of invasive species