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.
Not all pollution is deliberate though, the definition of marine pollution according to the Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), is Introduction of man, directly or indirectly, of substance or energy into the marine environment resulting in such deleterious effects as a harm to living resources, hazard to human health, hindrance to marine activities...impairment of quality for use of sea-water, and reduction of amenities (Michaels).