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Marine Pollution Lecture

Offered By: Sven Holbik via YouTube

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Geology Courses Environmental Science Courses Sustainability Courses Marine Biology Courses Plastic Pollution Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the critical issue of marine pollution in this comprehensive 52-minute lecture. Delve into the definition of pollution and environmental bias before examining various types of marine pollutants. Learn about the devastating effects of oil spills, sewage sludge, and chemical contaminants like DDT, PCBs, and mercury. Investigate the growing problem of nonpoint source pollution and the regulations surrounding ocean dumping. Conclude by focusing on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, including microplastics and the infamous Pacific Garbage Patch, gaining a thorough understanding of the challenges facing our oceans today.

Syllabus

Definition of Pollution
Environmental Bias A
Types of Marine Pollution
Petroleum
Oil Spills
Oil
Sewage sludge
Boston Harbor
DDT
PCBs
DDTs
Mercury
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Ocean Dumping Regulations
Plastic
Micro plastics
Pacific Garbage Patch
Plastic Pollution


Taught by

Sven Holbik

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