Trash Talk: Biological Impacts
of Marine Debris
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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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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
- Ingestion
- Concentration and delivery of pollutants
- Entanglement
- Transport of invasive species