Environmental Science: Understanding Environmental Problems and Solutions

The environmental impact of plastic pollution poses a severe threat to marine ecosystems, but small, individual actions can sometimes lead to immediate and beautiful reminders of what we are protecting. When non-biodegradable waste like plastic bags enters the ocean, it can easily be mistaken for food by marine predators or trap smaller aquatic life, disrupting the delicate balance of the underwater habitat. In this striking moment, a boater takes the time to fish a piece of discarded plastic ou