Where Does the Plastic in Our Oceans Come From? (Ocean Systems Series)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:56 +0000

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached a critical level, with long-term consequences for ecosystems, economies, and human health. While it is widely known that most ocean plastics originate on land, recent research has significantly changed our understanding of how this pollution is distributed globally.