What is marine debris?
Posted by Ocean Facts on 30 March, 2009
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Each year, three times as much rubbish is dumped into the world's oceans as the weight of fish caught. Marine debris injures and kills marine life, interferes with navigation safety, and poses a threat to human health. Our oceans and waterways are polluted with a wide variety of marine debris ranging from soda cans and plastic bags to derelict fishing gear and abandoned vessels. ...