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- 1. tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year, by the year 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Ellen MacArthur Foundation 11 million
- 2. Marine organisms could ingest plastics mistaking them for food, leading to blockage and death. www.takatakasolutions.com
- 3. Marine debris affects approximately species living in the world’s oceans, with animals often getting tangled and trapped in nets 700 www.takatakasolutions.com
- 4. Phytoplankton, the ocean's primary producers, utilize CO2 and water through photosynthesis to generate carbohydrates. However, laboratory studies indicate that phytoplankton can be adversely affected by exposure to microplastics www.takatakasolutions.com
- 5. Litter enters the marine environment through rivers, storm drains, sewage, winds, beach littering and fishing activities. www.takatakasolutions.com
- 6. Plastics from ghost gear pollutes coral reefs and mangrove forests thereby destroying the breeding grounds for marine organisms, leading to loss of biodiversity. www.takatakasolutions.com
- 7. Choking of the coastline by plastics not only affects marine life but also impacts the sources of livelihood for many coastal families relying on Tourism www.takatakasolutions.com