Now the world is waking up to the problem of plastic pollution everywhere, including the ocean. An estimated 19-23 million tonnes of plastic end up as pollution in our oceans, lakes and rivers each year. Op-ed: Addicted to single-use plastic on world environment dayClimate change and plastic pollution are threatening the sea and oceanOceans are essential biodiversity repositories, constituting 90% of the planet’s habitable space. “It is a source of life, wealth and prosperity, so its protection is of major importance to all of us.”The problem of plastic pollution is prominent in the Mediterranean Sea, however, where the ecosystem is under threat from habitat loss and degradation, over-fishing, pollution – including plastic – and climate change. “The challenges remain significant, but we are working really hard to ensure that we reduce plastic pollution and protect our ecosystems,” says Adonai.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 08, 2023 08:02 UTC