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True Scale of Plastic Pollution in the Oceans is Revealed

9th March 2023
A new study finds that estimates of the scale of plastic pollution in the world's oceans has been vastly underestimated. The trillions of plastic particles weigh roughly 2.4 million metric tonnes and are doubling about every six years, according to a major new study. Renewed attempts to curb plastic production and consumption are vital it would appear.
The extent of marine pollution appears to have been under-estimated according to the 5 Gyres Institute, who argue that the rate of increase of global plastic pollution has rapidly increased in the recent past, such that there are now 170 trillion plastic particles in the world's oceans. Furthermore, the argue that if there's not coordinated action, the level of plastic pollution will increase 2.6-fold by 2040.
New study estimates more than 170 trillion plastic particles afloat in oceans with rapid rise since 2005 https://t.co/j8Fl5szPyH pic.twitter.com/Qok7137Le9
— Prof Jamie Woodward (@Jamie_Woodward_) March 8, 2023
The world’s oceans are polluted by a “plastic smog” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles that if gathered would weigh around 2.3 million tons, according to a new study. https://t.co/9obMPBcuTC
— CNN (@CNN) March 9, 2023
New analysis shows some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are floating across the world—in only the top foot of seawater. But the study also points to hope, if countries act now. https://t.co/HAu8p2ATav
— WIRED (@WIRED) March 8, 2023
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