Our ocean is one of the most significant resources we have on this planet, where approximately 700,000 marine species thrive. Water covers about 70% of the earth's surface, which claims that the oceans have a more extensive ecosystem than land. Weakening the ocean's biodiversity can cause a threat to marine life and may end up breaking the whole marine ecosystem.
Our ocean is degrading day by day because of many factors. Every year, approximately 8 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean.
Plastic pollutants are one of the greatest agents of ocean deterioration. These pollutants have covered about 40 percent of the world's oceans. 800 species worldwide are affected by marine debris, of which 80% is plastic.
Oil and industrial chemicals are released in freshwater ecosystems, which gradually enter the ocean, affecting marine species.
Others include detergents, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, sewage, and pesticides.
Ocean pollution is rising up the scale, affecting much of the earth's biodiversity. So, it is essential that we take action for this cause.
Here are some things we can do to ensure not much plastic ends up in the world's oceans.
1. Reduce your use of plastic
2. Buy naturally grown crops
3. Reuse and recycle
4. Support organizations worldwide for ocean cleanup
5. Spread the world
Doing this bit can help the planet's oceans to heal.
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