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Plastic Waste Crisis in Our Oceans | California News
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New research reveals ocean plastic pollution is far worse than previously thought—billions of micro and macro pieces threaten marine life and human health through seafood contamination. Scientists used advanced modeling to track sources from fishing gear to consumer waste, confirming a global crisis. Animals are dying from ingestion and entanglement, while toxic chemicals leach into ecosystems. Experts demand urgent action: governments must enforce better waste management, industries slash single-use plastics, and innovation must accelerate in biodegradable materials and recycling. This isn’t a problem that will fix itself—it requires collective effort from individuals, corporations, and policymakers to save our oceans—and ourselves.
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