Though the inhabitants of small islands generally have a long life expectancy and their infant mortality is low, they continue to face serious environmental problems. Oil slicks and dirty seas undermine the economies of some islands.
अन्य द्वीप ऐसे ज़हरीले पदार्थों को फेंकने का स्थान बन जाते हैं जिन्हें बड़े देश फ़ैकना चाहते हैं ।