Important Innovations Collection: Global Oceans Awash in Plastic
On World Ocean Day, a Rising Tide of Plastic Pollution Source: Monterey Bay Awash in Plastic On World Ocean Day 2019 there is growing evidence that the global problem of ocean pollution from plastic waste is getting worse. By latest estimates there are 5 trillion pieces of plastic waste in global oceans. Every year another 8 million metric tons of plastic are dumped in the ocean. Once pristine ocean areas from California to Spain are facing pollution problems. For a detailed news blog, go to Important Innovations Collection: Global Oceans Awash in Plastic : World Ocean Day Source: Monterey Bay Aqarium - Monterey Shoreline Once Pristine Locations from Monterey, CA to Spain's Basque C...