Plastics in the form of fishing nets and other marine equipment are also dumped into the ocean by ships and fishing boats.īesides plastic bags and containers, tiny particles known as microplastics also make their way into the ocean. Most plastics that end up in the ocean come from improper waste disposal systems that dump rubbish in rivers and streams. Plastics are the most common form of ocean litter, comprising 80 percent of all marine pollution. (Al Jazeera) How does plastic end up in the ocean? To raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and promote its sustainable use and protection, the United Nations designated every June 8 as World Ocean Day. Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Photos: Hit by floods and fires, a Greek village has lost hope list 2 of 4 10 years after Haiyan, are mangroves protecting Philippine coastal areas? list 3 of 4 Photos: ‘Out of control’ fires endanger wildlife in Brazil’s wetlands list 4 of 4 COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit end of listĪt this rate, over the course of 50 years, plastic waste could grow to an area bigger than 550,000sq km (212,000sq miles) – about the size of France, Thailand or Ukraine.
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