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80% of Marine Debris is Plastic
Marine plastic debris is sourced from both the land and water
Land Based Sources
![]() Mismanaged WasteLess than one fifth of plastics are recycled |
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![]() LitterPPE has become a significant pollutant |
![]() WastewaterWastewater is a direct source of microbeads and microfibers. Microfibers are released when synthetic fabrics are washed. |
![]() MicrobeadsMany soaps and cosmetic products contain tiny plastic beads |
Water Based Sources
![]() Fishing GearCommercial and recreational fishermen loose gear that can entangle marine organisms |
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![]() Cruise ShipsCruise ships release large amounts of wastewater and debris |
![]() ShippingLost shipping containers contribute both pre and post production plastic materials |
![]() Oil and GasOil and gas drilling platforms contribute debris during construction and operation |
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