🌊🍽️⚠️ From Ocean to Plate: Pollution’s Path and Its Consequences
Microplastics and Ocean Health
Across the world’s oceans, microplastics and other pollutants move through the water into marine food webs. Consumed by fish, shellfish, and many other species, these particles can carry chemicals such as persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals. Over time, they accumulate in seafood, linking ocean health directly to the quality and safety of what we eat. Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and discarded plastics have implications for human health and contribute to coral reef decline, habitat disruption, and reduced biodiversity. These stressors can alter feeding patterns and affect population dynamics in marine species.Recognizing this interconnectedness helps us understand how changes in the ocean ripple through entire ecosystems and ultimately affect both people and marine life. 🌊🐟
📺 For more on the pathways, science, and implications, see the full episode in the video below.
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