Oceans suffer from plastic pollution from "summary" of Adventures in the Anthropocene by Gaia Vince
The problem of plastic pollution in the oceans is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste find their way into the world's oceans, where they wreak havoc on marine life. From seabirds to whales, creatures of all shapes and sizes are suffering the consequences of our plastic addiction. The scale of the problem is truly staggering. It is estimated that there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the world's oceans, with more being added every day. These plastics can take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to break down, meaning that once they enter the marine environment, they are there to stay. The impact of plastic pollution on marine life is devastating. Animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to a range of health issues and, in many cases, death. Sea turtles, for examp...
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