All of the following are examples of pollutants in the marine environment except: A) heavy metals such as mercury and silver. B) hydrocarbons. C) nitrate and phosphates. D) phytoplankton. E) sewage effluent.

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Phytoplankton are not pollutants, they are organisms that form the base of the marine food web. A, B, C, and E are all examples of pollutants that can have harmful effects on marine organisms and ecosystems.

All of the Following Are Examples of Pollutants in the Marine