Question

Give geographical reasons:

The disposal of waste materials in the oceans by man is harmful to the environment.

Answer 1

Various natural and man-made materials get deposited on the ocean floor. While natural deposits include clay, pebbles, and volcanic ash, human activities add microplastics, sewage, and radioactive waste. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest plastic accumulation in the ocean. Such waste harms marine life, as animals often eat microplastics, mistaking them for food, which can lead to illness and reproductive issues.