CLEAN OUR OCEANS
With an estimated 150 million metric tons of plastic already in our oceans, we need to take action now.
Is roughly how much plastic ends up in the ocean every year.
Images taken from Pixabay.
Plastic doesn’t decompose over time. When it is released into the ocean, it can only break down into smaller particles known as microplastics. These microplastics get everywhere and are extremely difficult to clean up because they are so small.
Global movements are being led by organizations like Plastic Oceans, The Ocean Cleanup , and The Ocean Conservancy. These groups aim to develop new technology to clean up a majority of ocean pollution. They rely on the participation of volunteers like you!
Hi, I’m Maeve. I’ve spent my whole life living next to the beach and spending my summers there with my friends and family. I’ve seen what humans can do to nature. I made this webpage because I want people to care about what they’re doing to the world around us.