Our goal is simple, to get as much plastic out of the ocean as possible.

Ocean plastic is a major environmental problem with far-reaching consequences. Here’s why:

🌊 Harm to Marine Life

Ingestion: Many marine animals mistake plastic for food. Turtles, for example, often eat plastic bags thinking they’re jellyfish. This can block their digestive systems and lead to starvation.

Entanglement: Animals like seals, birds, and fish can get trapped in plastic waste, leading to injuries, suffocation, or drowning.

Toxicity: Plastics absorb harmful pollutants from the water, which then enter the food chain when ingested by marine creatures.

🥗 Impact on Human Health

Microplastics: Tiny plastic particles enter the seafood we eat, exposing humans to potential toxins.

Contaminated Water: Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into water sources, affecting drinking water quality.

🌍 Environmental Damage

Ecosystem Disruption: Coral reefs and other sensitive ecosystems can be smothered by plastic debris.

Spread of Invasive Species: Floating plastics can carry organisms to new areas, upsetting local ecosystems.

🏖️ Economic Costs

Tourism: Beaches littered with plastic deter tourists, harming local economies.

Fishing Industry: Damaged equipment and reduced fish stocks from pollution impact livelihoods.

🚫 Longevity of Plastics

Plastics don’t biodegrade; they break into smaller pieces, lingering for hundreds of years and causing long-term harm.

Why It Matters:

Tackling ocean plastic pollution is essential for the health of marine ecosystems, the safety of our food supply, and the well-being of future generations. Solutions include reducing single-use plastics, improving waste management, and supporting cleanup initiatives. 🌱

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