In this current era of Anthropocene, pollution has become part of our daily life. Marine pollution, one of the highly anticipated topics in recent years, has created a massive global effect from macro to micro-scale.
So, what is marine pollution? As mentioned by Potters (2013), pollution was mainly caused by the introduction of substance direct or indirectly by human activities which produce harmful consequences to both marine ecology and human.
The causes of marine pollution might be organic or inorganic. For example, the output of wastewater, dispose of the manmade substance (e.g. plastic) and more.
Besides, research has also shown that light and noise are part of the factors that causing marine pollution. Light and noise pollution might not be obvious but constantly affecting marine life nowadays. For example, the noise produced by ships has affected the migration and communication of various marine animals.
Although law and agreement have been established to protect against marine pollution, their effectiveness and result are seldom instantaneous. For instance, issues such as reducing the emission of carbon dioxide and phasing out unsustainable material like plastic usage in this highly industrialised world. These are first world problems that are almost impossible to solve.
Therefore, every one of us should pay more attention to the issue of marine pollution which is still ongoing and increasingly becoming a critical global issue.
Stay tuned to our posts where we will discuss each pollutant more in-depth!
Cheers,
Shee Wen & Nicole 
References
Potters, G. (2013). Chp 1. In Marine Pollution (pp. 1-11). Place of publication unknown: Bookboon. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/elnabris/files/2015/09/1_What-is-pollution.pdf
Howard, J., & Producer / Narrator: Angeli Gabriel; Sr. Editor: Dan Steinmetz; AP: Marielena Planas; Editor: Ray Stanton. (2019). Marine Pollution explained. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/oceans/critical-issues-marine-pollution/