Plastic pollution poses one of the biggest known threats to the ocean, influencing all ecosystems from beautiful coral reefs to abyssal trenches, eventually accumulating in our own food. It’s time to transition away from single-use plastics and dispose of our waste more sustainably. #OurOcean | National Geographic Pristine Seas

The scale of the ocean plastic crisis is staggering: 🌊 75–199 million tonnes already in the ocean 🌊 8–10 million metric tons entering every year 🌊 Half of Pacific fish and seabirds have consumed plastic 🌊 70% of debris lies hidden beneath the surface But here’s the truth, solutions already exist. Our crews remove thousands of pounds every single day, and our artisans transform waste into bracelets that fuel even more cleanups. While world leaders debate and scientists innovate, 4ocean crews

Ocean plastic pollution is a global emergency. Trillions of pieces of plastic waste are floating in our oceans right now - and solving a challenge so huge requires understanding the facts behind the problem. This is our understanding of ocean plastic pollution today: | The Ocean Cleanup

Ocean plastic pollution is a symptom of a larger systemic problem. As it is not a one-dimensional problem, we are working to solve it from different angles. | The Ocean Cleanup