waterways, travel through rivers, move with ocean currents, and eventually sink. Some debris also comes directly from activities at sea, including shipping and fishing.
The result is a pollution problem that can extend far beyond the location where an item was originally discarded.
The source article notes that much ocean plastic comes from land-based sources, while marine activities such as fishing and shipping also contribute significantly.
Single-Use Plastic Is a Major Concern
One particularly troubling aspect of deep-sea debris is the prevalence of disposable plastic.
Plastic bags, packaging, bottles, wrappers,
