Deadzones increasing in the Ocean

According to the report deadzones have incresed by 30 fold since 1960. Dead-zones are oxygen-deprived zones in the ocean that cause marine life to die or to move out of the area (if they can). Dead-zones are caused by an excess of nitrogen from farm fertilizers, sewage and emissions from vehicles and factories. Unless urgent action is taken to tackle the sources of the problem, it is likely to escalate rapidly.

Preventive measures
*European nations along the Rhine agreed to halve discharged nitrogen levels, reducing the discharge into the North Sea.
*Planting new forests and grasslands will help soak up excess nitrogen, keeping it out of waterways.
*Requiring vehicles to reduce nitrogen emissions.
*Fostering alternative energy sources that are not based on burning fossil fuels.
*Better sewage treatment would reduce nutrient discharges to coastal waters.

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150 deadzones counted in the Oceans