In the oceans, a growing number of “dead zones”

2018-01-06 07:54

In the oceans, a growing number of “dead zones”
Due to the lack of oxygen, many organisms begin to die.

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10-fold increase in the number of dead zones in the oceans, reports Rus.Media. Due to the lack of oxygen, many organisms begin to die.

According to scientists, all this is happening because of global warming. The situation applies not only to large reservoirs, but also rivers. If this continues, there is a threat of extinction of many species of rare animals, because the lack of oxygen slows down the process of their growth, may cause various diseases. Also on the water impact of greenhouse gases: methane, ozone and so on.

Scientists believe that the problem can be resolved by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by enterprises, strengthening of control over water that belongs to these enterprises.