Environmental+Effects+of+Ozone+Depletion

Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion
Ozone depletion increases the amount of UV light that strikes the Earth's surface. An excess of this type of light causes damage to living organisms, including:

Eyes: cataracts- blurred vision or blindness Skin: severe burns/ cancer Immune system: weaker immune response--> more susceptible to diseases Crops: interference with photosynthesis--> lower crop yields Marine ecosystem: plankton near surface die--> disrupts food chain Effect on weather: wind and ocean circulation are effected