The eastern massasauga is a small venomous rattlesnake found in the northeastern United States. Populations of this snake have declined so much that it is now necessary to work to conserve it or it could go extinct in the future.
Marine pollution overview. Find out what the major causes of marine pollution are, such as antifouling paints, detergents, garbage, noise and sewage, and what you can do to protect our coastal environment in Western Australia.ind out what the major causes of marine pollution are, such as antifouling paints, detergents, garbage, noise and sewage, and what you can do to protect our coastal environment in Western Australia.
Thermal pollution occurs when power plants and factories discharge hot or cold water into nearby rivers, lakes, streams, oceans or bays, causing rapidly changing water temperatures. Most marine organisms have specific temperature needs and are unable to survive sudden changes.