Marine life often mistakes plastic bags, plastic fragments, etc. for food, resulting in accidental eating and suffocation. Plastic fragments may also be wrapped around marine animals, affecting their normal life. ln addition, after microplastics are consumed by small marine organisms, they will enter the food chain, which may eventually affect human food supply.
At the same time, plastic pollution also destroys the balance of marine ecosystems. A large amount of plastic waste covers seabeds, reefs and coral reefs, hindering the light and affecting the growth of marine plants and the stability of ecological chains. Plastic pollution also has a negative impact on the livelihoods of marine fishing, tourism and coastal residents. Damaged fishing gear, reduced catches, damaged tourist landscapes and reduced eco-tourism attractiveness have all led to economic losses.
In order to address the serious impact of plastic on the ocean, the international community has taken action to introduce regulations restricting the use of disposable plastic products and plastic bags, and encouraging plastic recycling and recycling. In addition, a large number of marine conservation and cleaning projectsare also underway to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.
In summary, plastic enters the ocean through many ways, causing serious damage to the marine environment. In order to protect marine ecosystems and human health, global joint efforts are needed to reduce the use of plastic, improve the recycling rate of plastic, and take effective measures to clean up plastic waste in the ocean.
