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Plastic Waste in Oceans Hits Crisis Point | Concord News
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A new study reveals oceans are swallowing 11 million metric tons of plastic annually—three times more than previously estimated—and could triple by 2050 if we don’t act. From choking marine animals to invisible microplastics infiltrating our food chain, the damage is escalating. Scientists are using satellite data and field surveys to track the crisis with greater precision, underscoring the urgent need for smarter waste systems, less single-use plastic, and stronger recycling efforts to save our seas—and ourselves.
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