Plastics entering the world's oceans have surged by an ‘unprecedented’ amount since 2005 and could nearly triple by 2040 if no further action is taken, according to a study
"We need a strong legally binding U.N. global treaty on plastic pollution that stops the problem at the source," he added.
Microplastics are particularly hazardous to the oceans, not only contaminating water but also damaging the internal organs of marine animals, which mistake the plastic for food. Experts said the study showed that the level of marine plastic pollution in the oceans has been underestimated. "The numbers in this new research are staggeringly phenomenal and almost beyond comprehension," said Paul Harvey, a scientist and plastics expert with Environmental Science Solutions, an Australian consultancy focused on pollution reduction.in Uruguay in November, with the aim of drawing up a legally binding treaty by the end of next year.within the next 10 to 15 years, and triple by 2050.
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