All of the following are examples of pollutants in the marine environment except:
A)heavy metals such as mercury and silver.
B)hydrocarbons.
C)nutrient inputs such as nitrogen and phosphorus compounds.
D)phytoplankton.
E)sewage sludge.

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Phytoplankton are not pollutants, but rather an important part of the marine ecosystem as they form the base of the food web. A, B, C, and E are all examples of pollutants in the marine environment.

All of the Following Are Examples of Pollutants in the Marine