Oceano de Plástico

It's easy to prove that plastic is the biggest intruder in the ocean. A short walk on a beach is enough to see that you're more likely to find an object made of this material than a seashell. It is estimated that, at the very least, there are already 234 million tons of marine debris on the ocean's surface. That's why it's so urgent to learn more and act to curb this environmental scourge. This essay explains the diverse origins of plastic pollution in the ocean, how it is transported, how it is distributed, and its numerous impacts. And, because marine debris on the surface is only the tip of the iceberg, the book highlights the pressing need for changes in plastic use and presents national and international initiatives already underway to prevent and reduce this problem.