Ocean pollution stems from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and plastic mismanagement. Beyond visible litter, the ocean acts as a critical carbon sink, absorbing up to 30% of human CO2 emissions. This process leads to ocean acidification, which threatens coral reefs and shell-forming marine life. From the growth of coastal dead zones caused by eutrophication to the accumulation of microplastics in the food chain, the environmental impact is global. Current efforts, including the UN Global Plastics Treaty, aim to address these systemic waste and emission issues to protect marine biodiversity.
