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Trash Vortex Facts ! The trash vortex is a large area in the Pacific Ocean that is made up of plastic bags that have drifted from
Alaska , Canada, Russia, Japan, New Guinea, the USA, Australia, and
Hawaii.
More Trash Vortex Facts
! All of the plastic has been collected in one big floating mass of rubbish .
The plastic breaks down and is eaten by fish and other sea life. The
sea life that eats the plastic will become sick or even die.
Storm Water Facts ! Storm water can affect many animals
that live in streams, rivers and the sea when it is polluted. Some of the ways
storm water is polluted are by washing the car near drains, dropping rubbish in the street, dropping oil on the drive
and even cleaning the spouting.
More Trash Vortex Facts
! Some ways polluted storm water can cause harm to animals and fish life are, it can be toxic to fish, it can
burn plants and it can create a barrier to stop animals getting
oxygen.
Even More Storm Water Facts
! There are many toxins in polluted storm water such as fuels like petrol and diesel, oil, paint and ink, foodstuffs such as plant
life, sediment like mud and clay and detergents such as car wash and soap. All of these can cause serious harm to
fish and any animals that drink the water.
Polluted Streams Facts
! When oil enters the streams through the storm water
system it can be toxic to fish and it damages the gills of fish so they can’t breathe.
More Polluted Stream Facts
! When mud and dirt enters the streams through the storm water system it fills the gaps between
rocks where some animals live and it reduces water clarity which
interferes with vision, breathing and digestion .
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More Polluted Stream Facts
! When detergent or soap enters streams through the storm water system it burns the
plants and also it affects the growth of plants which can
disrupt the food chain.