The White Sea is a half-isolated inland water body that belongs to the Arctic Ocean basin. Its area is small, divided into two uneven parts - southern and northern, connected by a strait. Despite the fact that the waters of the hydraulic system are very clean, the sea is still subject to anthropogenic impact, which in turn leads to pollution and environmental problems. So at the bottom of the reservoir there is a huge amount of coal slag that destroyed some species of marine flora.
Wood pollution
The woodworking industry has negatively affected the ecosystem. Wood waste and sawdust were dumped and washed into the sea. They decompose very slowly and pollute the pond. The bark rots and sinks to the bottom. In some places, the seabed is covered with waste at the level of two meters. This prevents fish from creating spawning grounds and laying eggs. In addition, the tree absorbs oxygen, which is so needed by all marine inhabitants. Phenols and methyl alcohol are released into the water.
Chemical pollution
The mining industry is causing great damage to the White Sea ecosystem. Water is polluted by copper and nickel, lead and chromium, zinc and other compounds. These elements poison organisms and kill marine animals, as well as algae, which is why whole food chains die. Acid rain has a negative effect on the hydraulic system.
Oil pollution
Many seas of the planet suffer from water pollution by oil products, including Beloe. Since oil is extracted in the shelf of the sea, it does not do without leaks. It covers the water surface with an oil film that does not allow oxygen to pass through. As a result, the plants and animals below it suffocate and die. In order to avoid negative consequences, in case of emergency, leaks, spills, oil must be immediately eliminated.
Slow flow of oil into the water is a kind of time bomb. This type of pollution causes severe illnesses of representatives of flora and fauna. The structure and composition of water also changes, dead zones are formed.
To preserve the ecosystem of the sea, it is necessary to reduce the impact of people on the body of water, and wastewater must be regularly cleaned. Only well-coordinated and thoughtful actions of people will reduce the risk of a negative impact on nature, help to maintain the White Sea in its normal life mode.
