Mar 25, 2025 · Marine debris is a persistent pollution problem that reaches throughout the entire ocean and Great Lakes. Our ocean and waterways are polluted with a wide variety of marine debris, ranging from tiny microplastics, smaller than 5 …

Through education of the topic and barrels to dump the trash on piers, we hope to inspire the community to help clean up our oceans. If you like what we’re doing and you’d like to help, find a SeaTrash barrel near you or use any barrel at your local dock or beach to throw out trash!

Apr 13, 2025 · Garbage mountains rising above the sea. A thick crust of filth coating the ocean’s surface. It’s easy to find striking images of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).

Feb 14, 2024 · The persistent and ever-increasing issue of trash in the ocean poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, human health, and the overall well-being of our planet. This isn’t just an aesthetic problem; it’s a complex environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences that demand immediate attention.

May 31, 2015 · A 2014 study estimated that 8 million metric tons of plastic trash enter the sea from land every year—the equivalent of five plastic bags filled with trash for every foot of coastline around the world. Animals frequently become entangled in large pieces of debris, and can be cut, drowned, or slowed down by dragging the extra weight.

Oct 19, 2024 · The challenge of ocean trash is a complex and deeply rooted one. However, by understanding the various pathways and sources of this pollution, and by taking collective action, we can make significant strides in mitigating this global issue.

5 days ago · Anything human-made and solid can become marine debris once lost or littered in these aquatic environments. Our trash has been found in every corner of our ocean, from the most remote shorelines, to ice in the Arctic, and even the deepest parts of the sea floor.

Apr 11, 2025 · Huge amounts of consumer plastics, metals, rubber, paper, textiles, derelict fishing gear, vessels, and other lost or discarded items enter the marine environment every day, making marine debris one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the …

Nov 14, 2024 · New imagery collected during expeditions led by NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners adds to these findings by revealing widespread plastic, metal, and glass debris in deep waters of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean sea.

Over 1 million species of marine organisms are affected by debris in the ocean. Credit: Photo by Justin Hoffman. There is an estimated 13 million metric tons of plastic dumped in the ocean every year. That is equivalent to a garbage truck worth of plastic being dumped into the …