Plastic in the Ocean
Environment and Social Issues of Plastic in the Ocean A significant issue harming the maritime ecosystem is plastic pollution. It endangers the health of the ocean, the well-being of marine life, the safety and quality of food, human health, and coastal tourism, and it fuels climate change. Plastic is a petroleum-based synthetic organic polymer with qualities perfect for various uses, including packaging, construction, sports and domestic equipment, cars, electronics, and agriculture. Numerous issues are brought on by the build-up of plastic in the water, including chemical contamination of the marine ecosystem and physical harm to marine life. Additionally, the presence of plastics in the ocean can have an aesthetic impact, making sections of the ocean where there is a lot of plastic unappealing and challenging to appreciate. As the world's capacity to deal with the fast-rising output of disposable plastic goods becomes overwhelmed, plastic pollution has eme...