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Paula thinks British people should be interested in the marine environment because

• it provides work.
• they live on an island.
• it has a long coastline.

The European Union

• has listed the wildlife in British waters.
• has used the seas for waste disposal.
• has begun to tackle marine pollution.

The concentration of chemicals in the sea

• has risen.
• is now at safe levels.
• will take time to decrease.

Oil spills are a problem because

• they are difficult to deal with.
• there are too many oil platforms.
• the risk cannot be reduced.

Plastic waste in the sea

• isn't as dangerous as other kinds of waste.
• can be a significant danger to marine wildlife.
• has been reduced by recycling programmes.

Paula suggests people get involved in beach cleaning campaigns

• to help record the amount of litter found on them.
• so that they can adopt a local beach.
• before the litter problem becomes irreversible.

According to Paula, going to a UK beach is

• a good idea if you go to the right areas.
• good for your health.
• a dangerous experience.