The graphic above represents how plastic pollution affects our oceans marine organisms. Sea turtles can sometimes consume plastic bags due to mistaking them for jellyfish, a large part of some sea turtles’ diets.
Our oceans do so much more than simply look blue and pretty. They regulate global climate and weather patterns, serve as a form of marine transportation, provide food and ingredients found in many of the products we eat, and so much more. Despite all our oceans give, they are suffering due to an excessive amount of plastic pollution. According to the UN (United Nations) Environment Programme, 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced yearly, and some trends have seen a worrying increase in plastic production. How does this material harm our oceans, and what can we do to help?
Sources Cited:
UN (United Nations) Environment Programme
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)