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Balloon
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Bottle cap
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Chip bag
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Cigarette
Illustration of the many forms of man-made microdebris, particles smaller than 5 mm made of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials.
Man-made microdebris
The Indian River Lagoon on the east coast of Florida is suffering from polluted water, algal blooms, seagrass losses, and fish kills.
Conceptual diagram of the key features of and…
This diagram shows the features, values, and threats for Guanabara Bay and its watershed, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Guanabara Bay Values and Threats
The sequence of events leading to record harmful algal blooms in the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem in March 2016. Over 100 tons of fish were killed.
A deadly sequence of events in Florida
Unsustainable development and overfishing threaten Belize's coral reefs.
Belize coral reefs in jeopardy
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
Best management practices are needed from the ridge to the reef for healthy coastal zones and positive social wellbeing.
The coastal areas of Guatemala are impacted by…
The reduction of impacts and threats to the coastal ecosystem of Honduras benefits both humans and coral reefs.
The current features of and threats to the…
Illustration of noise. Sound from human activities can have an adverse impact on the environment if not managed properly.
Noise
Equipment used to spread fertilizer on residential lawns.
Lawn Fertilizer Spreader
Vessel strike of irrawaddy dolphin as it surfaces to breathe.
Vessel strike of marine mammal
A diagram illustrates the way in which carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean and the impacts acidification can have on marine life.
Atmospheric and Eutrophic Acidification
While industrialization and urbanization have had a negative environmental impact on the Ohio River today several organizations are working together to combined economic and development opportunities with recreational and ecosystem goals. Diagram from
Main Threats and Key Features of the Ohio River…
While tourism provides economic benefits to local communities surrounding Chilika Lake, tourist activities can have several negative impacts on the environment including air pollution, trash, noise and wildlife disturbances.
Chilika Lake Tourism Pressure
Discarded tires and trash in Chesapeake Bay.
Pollution in the water
Pollution in Chesapeake Bay.
Tires in the water
Stormwater trash in parking lot, in Maryland.
Stormwater trash in parking lot
Trash has built up over time on the shoreline of the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area. This trash comes from people throwing it off of boats as well as people leaving it on the small beach. Sandusky, Ohio.
Glass and trash on Pipe Creek Shoreline
Trash has built up over time on the shoreline of the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area. This trash comes from people throwing it off of boats as well as people leaving it on the small beach. Sandusky, Ohio.
Glass and trash on Pipe Creek Shoreline
The skull and crossbones is a commonly used hazard symbol for poison and other lethal substances.
Skull and crossbones
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