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FORMATION OF DEAD ZONES
These are areas in water bodies where marine life cannot survive due to lack of Oxygen
WATER POLLUTION
It occurs when harmful substances contaminate a body of water, degrading its quality and rendering if toxic to human or the environment
WASTE MANAGEMENT
It refers to the process of collecting, disposing, and effectively managing the waste.
2.01 BILLION TONNES
The world generates this much of municipal solid waste annually.
x50
By the end of the century, the microplastic pollution will grow this much and will affect our ocean.
AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF
its a source of water pollution that introduces fertilizers and pesticides leading to nutrient enrichment and algal blooms.
PHOSPHORUS
AND
NITROGEN
high amount of these chemicals often lead to the growth of algal blooms.
COMMERCIAL WASTE
This source of waste is from schools, colleges, shops, and offices.
COMPOSTING
This type of waste management method uses organic wastes to product nutrient-rich fertilizers.
DOMESTIC WASTE
This source off waste include household generated wastes like in cooking and cleaning