If garbage is dumped into the ocean, the oxygen in the water could be depleted. This results in poor health for marine life due to lack of oxygen. Animals such as seals, dolphins, penguins, sharks, whales, and herring could all die. Bottles and other plastics including bags can suffocate or choke sea creatures.

Ocean dumping can also cause severe health effects for humans. The trash that is dumped into our oceans will release harmful substances into the water which leads to water pollution. Fishes will consume this water and may become contaminated with toxic substances.