Plastic is not biodegradable. Plastics are polymers made from petroleum derivatives and therefore cannot be broken down by microorganisms found in nature. Plastics can only be broken down into smaller pieces.

It takes millions of years for plastics to dissolve in nature. During this time, plastics are broken down into smaller pieces by factors such as sunlight and temperature. These pieces are then ingested by sea creatures and other living things.

The biodegradation of plastics causes significant damage to the environment and marine life.

Plastic waste can harm marine animals, disrupt the ocean ecosystem and pollute coastal areas.

The extent of plastic pollution in the oceans has increased significantly in recent years. This has started to seriously threaten the ecological balance. Among the reasons for this situation are the following.

Throwing plastic waste in the garbage or leaving it in nature is the most important cause of plastic pollution. Plastic wastes are mixed into rivers, lakes and seas by factors such as wind and rain.

Failure to recycle plastic waste leads to an increase in plastic pollution. Plastic wastes that are not recycled are sent to landfills or left in nature.

Plastic wastes that enter the seas spread into the oceans and seas. These wastes can originate from ships, coastal facilities and other sources.

Marine plastic pollution is increasing every day. According to a 2021 study by the Plastic Pollution Panel for the World Oceans (The Ocean Cleanup Foundation), there are approximately 1.5 trillion tons of plastic waste in the oceans.

Approximately 86 million tons of this waste floats on the surface.

Plastic pollution affects all oceans and seas.

It is particularly concentrated in areas such as the Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean and the North Atlantic Garbage Patch in the North Atlantic. In these areas, piles of plastic waste of hundreds of square meters have formed.

Plastic pollution affects all oceans and seas. It is particularly concentrated in areas such as the Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean and the North Atlantic Garbage Patch in the North Atlantic.

In these areas, hundreds of square meters of plastic waste piles have formed.

Plastic pollution causes significant damage to the environment and marine life.

The risks of plastic pollution in different areas are as follows: Plastic waste can harm marine animals.

Plastic waste can enter the stomachs of marine animals, causing them to drown or be injured. In addition, plastic waste can disrupt the feeding habits of marine animals and cause them to be displaced in the food chain.

Plastic waste disrupts the ocean ecosystem. Plastic waste can inhibit the growth of aquatic plants and disrupt the food chain of marine life.

Plastic waste can also cause the oceans to warm and acidify.

Plastic waste pollutes coastal areas. Plastic waste pollutes beaches, cliffs and other coastal areas. This pollution negatively affects sectors such as tourism and fishing.

Plastic waste can also harm human health. Plastic wastes can mix with seawater and pass into seafood. This can lead to various health problems as a result of people consuming seafood contaminated with plastic.

In conclusion, marine plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental problems facing the world. We need to act individually and collectively to prevent plastic pollution.