Sea pollution

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Across
  1. 3. These colorful organisms form intricate structures in the ocean, but they are threatened by pollution and climate change.
  2. 4. Complex communities of organisms and their environment, such as coral reefs and mangrove forests.
  3. 5. To accept or adopt something willingly or enthusiastically.
  4. 6. Actions or practices that can be maintained or continued without causing harm to the environment.
  5. 7. Synthetic material often used for packaging and single-use items, a major contributor to ocean pollution.
  6. 10. The responsible management and care of resources, such as the ocean.
  7. 11. Aquatic animals that are essential to marine ecosystems and often impacted by pollution.
Down
  1. 1. Harmful substances that can pollute the environment and pose risks to living organisms.
  2. 2. The act of safeguarding or defending something from harm or danger.
  3. 7. A substance that contaminates the environment and causes harm.
  4. 8. Relating to the sea or ocean.
  5. 9. Vast bodies of saltwater covering much of the Earth's surface.