Is It OK To Pee In The Ocean?

ok to pee in the ocean
Screengrab via YouTube

Have you ever peed in the ocean? Don’t feel obligated to answer that. Suffice to say that most people who have spent any time in the ocean have done so. Reactions is an educational YouTube channel that breaks down “everyday chemistry.” From the video description:


Peeing in the ocean: Many have done it, but few admit to it. Fortunately for beachgoers everywhere, our latest episode of Reactions explains why, from an environmental perspective, it is absolutely OK to pee in the ocean. [Correction: At 1:50, the narration and text should read “250 gallons” not liters.]

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