Each year, 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans, and by 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish. Marine life can ingest plastic debris mistaking it for food, which can cause blockages and death. Plastic pollution affects over 700 species and can entangle or trap animals. Laboratory studies show that microplastics can adversely impact phytoplankton, which are the ocean's primary producers.

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.
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3. Marine debris affects
approximately
species living in
the world’s oceans, with
animals often getting tangled
and trapped in nets
700
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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
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5. Litter enters the marine
environment through rivers,
storm drains, sewage, winds,
beach littering and fishing
activities.
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6. Plastics from ghost gear pollutes
coral reefs and mangrove forests
thereby destroying the breeding
grounds for marine organisms,
leading to loss of biodiversity.
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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
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