An industry releases toxic chemicals into a river.An oil spill occurs off the Gulf Coast, polluting local beaches and fishery areas.A cruise boat in the Pacific releases its trash, most of it plastic, into the open ocean.All of these are examples of

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All of these scenarios involve the degradation of habitats - the river, the Gulf Coast, and the ocean - due to human actions. This can have negative impacts on the local wildlife and ecosystem functioning.

An Industry Releases Toxic Chemicals into a River