The Burnett River has many boats, ships, jet skis and more, but combined they can be severely bad for the environment.* All engine powered boats in the Burnett River cause pollution in the water. Within all engines, fuel can be discharged before being burnedd which obviously leaks into the water. Additionally, the motors can lead to oil leakage thus leaving a residue that sits on top of the water. This then increases algae growth as it stops the penetration of sunlight. Boats can also stir up sediment from the bottom and edges of the river which clouds the water. Ships have, in a way, created more pollution than cars ever did. A cruise ship can create the pollution of 13 …show more content…
Fishing lines, lobster traps, crab pots, hooks and lures can get dropped in the ocean and it can cause marine animals to ingest them, get entangled and die. Those items can also cause health issues for any living creature who uses the water. Unregulated and unreported commercial fishing is the reason for the fall of fish stocks. Fishing is bad for the environment, and so is the camping occurring next to it, especially the