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. Litter enters the marine
environment through rivers,
storm drains, sewage, winds,
beach littering and fishing
activities.
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3. Marine organisms could
ingest plastics mistaking
them for food, leading to
blockage and death.
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5. 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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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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