The Consequences Of Plastic Pollution On Marine Ecosystems.

Abstract

The proliferation of plastic garbage in marine ecosystems is increasingly having a detrimental impact on the diversity of marine life. The objective of this review article is to provide a succinct overview of the The text discusses many categories of marine debris, the sources of marine debris, the consequences of marine plastics, and the worldwide efforts being made to mitigate plastic pollution in the marine ecosystem. Both macroscopic and microscopic fragments of plastic originate from distinct sources: terrestrial environments such as residential areas and industrial facilities, as well as marine environments including fishing activities. Currently, there is a global apprehension regarding marine plastic due to its impact on significant marine bodies of water. Consequently, this debris can have a significant impact not only on humans, especially those living in coastal areas, but also on wildlife, habitats, and other associated elements. Both macroscopic and microscopic fragments of plastic have a deleterious impact on the marine ecology. A questionnaire was used as the main research instrument to gather responses for this study. To get insight into the sentiments of coastal residents on the issue of marine plastic pollution, primary data was collected through the administration of questionnaires to individuals residing in coastal communities. Attributes of Individuals Who Have Provided a Response A total of 96 individuals partook in the questionnaire procedure, with their responses originating from eight distinct coastal districts.