How do ocean pollution affect marine mammals and warming ocean temperatures affect the biodiversity of organisms?
Ocean pollution can have devastating effects on marine mammals. Pollution, such as plastics, chemicals, and oil spills, can harm marine mammals directly through ingestion or entanglement. It can also disrupt their habitats and food sources, leading to population declines and even extinction in severe cases.
Warming ocean temperatures can also significantly impact biodiversity. As temperatures rise, many species may struggle to adapt or migrate to cooler waters, leading to shifts in ecosystems and potential extinctions. Additionally, warmer waters can cause coral bleaching, which can disrupt entire marine ecosystems that rely on coral reefs for habitat and food. Overall, both ocean pollution and warming temperatures pose serious threats to marine life and biodiversity.
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