MARINE LITTER
Every year, 8 million tonnes of marine litter reach the ocean from inland areas. This pollution is a growing threat to the environment and our health.
Find out more about the origins of this pollution, its impact on flora and fauna, and how we can take action.
Marine litter: What you need to know
Marine litterAdvancedCourseThe ocean and the plastic problem
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Your questions
Every year, 8 million tonnes of plastic waste arrive from inland to Ocean 2. In some parts of the world, plastic accounts for up to 95% of marine waste
Most of the waste comes from inland and is transported by the wind, rain and rivers to the ocean(water cycle). Between 1.15 and 2.41 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean via rivers every year
Floating on the surface, lining the seabed or washed up on beaches, plastic pollution threatens aquatic ecosystems. In fact, they can injure many marine species by hindering their mobility.
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