Plastic: The Real Sea Monster
Millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean every year, from rivers and shores, ships and platforms. The world's scientists have studied the phenomenon and come to alarming conclusions. Unlike other refuse, plastic can stay in the water forever without breaking down. It becomes trapped in vast whirlpools of garbage called gyres. How is this deadly killer affecting the world's oceans, and how will it affect humanity?
Millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean every year, from rivers and shores, ships and platforms. The world's scientists have studied the phenomenon and come to alarming conclusions. Unlike other refuse, plastic can stay in the water forever without breaking down. It becomes trapped in vast whirlpools of garbage called gyres. How is this deadly killer affecting the world's oceans, and how will it affect humanity?
Related Titles
Related Articles
View All
The 50-Year Lie: Plastics and Recycling
Plastic recycling is a waste of energy, resources, and, especially, vision. For every pound of plastic that is successfully recycled, between 90 and 95 pounds of pernicious…
How Water Companies Made Us Abandon the Tap, and 4 Things You Can Do About It
Worldwide, there’s been a significant shift away from ordinary tap water to bottled, even though many bottles are filled from the same sources as our taps. Learn how you can…
5 Global Impacts of Melting Polar Ice Caps
Climate change is impacting the basic systems of the planet. Shifts in temperatures and weather patterns around the globe are being set off by the rapid disappearance of polar sea…
Climate Change and Coronavirus: Two Crises, One Solution?
Coronavirus and climate change are different catastrophes, but plans like the Green New Deal could move the economy away from fossil fuels while also combatting COVID-19.
‘If It Can Kill You, That’s the Best’: The Origins of Shark Week
Shark Week premieres Sunday, July 23. And what can we expect? Plenty of chills and suspense, for sure, along with celebrity sightings and incredible cinematography. There’ll also…
Overpopulation Has a Solution: But Can We Get There?
Lowering the birth rate may be the “magic bullet” for addressing current and future climate and population emergencies. But governments are not always in alignment with scientific…
Are Plants Intelligent? Surprising Evidence that Plants Can Feel
Researchers into plant life are continually discovering amazing facts concerning plant adaptations and their ability to “sense” their surroundings. However, some botanists resist…
Overpopulation: Myth, Reality, or Both?
Is the human population growing? Yes. Will overpopulation eventually threaten our species? Some leading experts say, “No.” There are many worries about overpopulation, but…
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What You Can Do About It
Conservationists are alarmed by masses of floating plastic garbage that endanger our oceans, including one they have dubbed the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Finding new…
