Fishtecides! by: Airam Olivenza

Water pollution simply makes fishes sick, then eventually they die. Humans are the biggest threat to the fishes, there are many ways we can pollute the sea like using pesticides that run off into water. The following are other factors that affect the sea creatures.

Nutrients   -  these are commonly used in farms that are leaked from sewage feed algae in the ocean. The algae with increased amount of nutrients, grow at a rapid rate and form what we called red tides. Red tides releases toxins that kills fish. NUTRIENTS = FISHTECIDE.

Oil  -  these are from industrial and automotive runoff and oil spills can coat the skin of the fish and kill them. Oil also introduces toxins to the fishes that causes desease and birth abnormality and death. It also affects the marine mammals by damaging its protective ability of the skin to keep it warm. OIL = FiSHTECIDE.

Trash  -  espacially plastics that are thrown into the sea are sometimes  digested by the fished mistaken it for food. It can cause blockage of the fish's digestion system and kill the fish. Plastic items can get stuck around the neck of marine animals causing them to slowly choke to death. TRASH = FISHTECIDE.

Noise Pollution  -  noise comming from boats can stress the sea animals, stress can cause marine life to become sick. Some marine animal will not mate duea to stress of the noise pollution.  NOISE POLLUTION = FISHTECIDE.    

Radioactive Waste  -  chemicals form factories and military waste can be absorb my the fishes that can cause abnormality. RADIOACTIVE WASTE = FISHTECIDE.

Ways on How To Prevent Water Pollution by: Airam Olivenza

* We should avoid using toxic products like cleaning producs, oil, paints etc. When cleaning the house avoid throwing left over cleaning products in the sink and toilets.

*Avoid throwing garbage into streams, rivers and seas. If you do spot litter in beaches, collect them and dispose it in the nearest waste disposal system.

*Try using natural fertilizers as much as possible, or if not, do not overuse it in watering the garden and lawns to reduce the toxication of the water systems due to runoffs.

*Conserve water, a simple example of this is to turning the tap off when you do not need running water like when brushing your teeth. Other than preventing water shortages it lessens the amount of water that needs to be treated.

*Automobile oil should be re-used as far as possible. It is important to keep your automobile well maintained in order to prevent leakages of toxic fluids. (photo credit: howishow.eu)