Ocean Plastic Pollution At Critical Levels

Ocean Plastic Pollution is spiraling to critical levels. (via Inquisitr)

"Ocean Plastic pollution has reached crisis levels, according to a recent report, as floating fragments of plastic continue to ravage marine ecosystems and contaminate worldwide stock of seafood. An estimated “5.25 trillion” bits of plastic trash is believed to be floating around in the world’s oceans, with 8 million tons of plastic likely added to these numbers every year according to the study. Andreas Merkl, CEO of Ocean Conservancy, candidly voiced his concerns about the enormity of the problem."

Plastic is one of the largest threats to our environment, and especially our waters. Animals eat it, and it takes a very long time to degrade. The above report mentions how it poisons our seafood and kills our sea birds, as they mistake it for food. Without these critical species, ecosystems will degrade rapidly.