Ocean depths harbor millions of tonnes of plastic pollution

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 05, 2024

A landmark study by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, has provided the first quantitative estimate of plastic pollution on the ocean floor, revealing a staggering amount of up to 11 million tonnes. As plastic consumption is projected to double by 2040, the findings underscore the urgency of understanding plastic's journey to safegu