CLEAN : Sri Lanka battles waves of plastic waste from burning ship

The video discusses how changes in water chemistry, such as increased chemical content, acidity, and temperature, affect biodiversity and phytoplankton. It also covers the impact of plastic pollution, highlighting that while plastic pellets may not be immediately toxic, they pose a threat when ingested by marine life, potentially disrupting ecosystems.

What are the immediate effects of increased chemical content in water?

• Increased water clarity

• Improved fish health

• Altered biodiversity and disappearing phytoplankton

• Decreased water temperature

How do plastic pollutants primarily travel?

• They remain stationary

• They dissolve in water

• They travel short distances

• They can travel long distances

What happens when fish ingest plastic pellets?

• They gain nutrients

• They experience immediate toxicity

• They may not be able to excrete them

• They become more active

What is a potential consequence of fish ingesting plastic?

• Enhanced swimming ability

• System blockages

• Increased growth rate

• Improved digestion

What is the main focus of the section on fish systems?

• Fish diet preferences

• Fish migration patterns

• Fish reproduction

• Ingestion of plastic and system blockages