Plastics are everyone’s problem
Our oceans are facing growing challenges from pollution, habitat loss, development, and climate change. The impact of plastic and micro-plastics on our seas is outrageous and devastating for many species. Learn more about what you can do to stop it.
Here are just a few chilling facts:
- It is estimated that by 2050, oceans will carry more plastic mass than fish
- Plastic waste kills up to 1 million sea birds, 100,000 sea mammals, marine turtles, and countless fish each year
- 80% of all pollution in seas and oceans comes from land-based activities
- It’s not just animals: people are consuming microplastics too. Ewwww!
- A garbage truck’s worth of plastic is dumped into the ocean every single minute
Take action right now!
For a healthy planet, we need healthy oceans. Oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface and they are seriously under threat. We all need to do our part. Here are some things you can do right now:
- Refuse single-use plastics
- Only consume sustainable seafood
- Speak up! Contact your representatives and let them know you are concerned.
We need everyone to help fight the plastic problem. Start now, before it’s too late.
