The accumulation of plastic on oceans and beaches has becomes a global crisis.

The accumulation of plastic on oceans and beaches has becomes a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found in about 40 per cent of the swirling convergence on the surface of the world’s oceans. At the current rate, plastic is projected to outnumber all fish in the ocean by 2050.

The presence of plastic in the Marine environment poses a threat to marine life and has received much attention from the scientific community and the public in recent years. Plastic was introduced to the market in the 1950s, and since then, global plastic production and Marine plastic waste have increased exponentially. A large amount of plastic is released from the land into the Marine domain, and the impact of plastic on the Marine environment is questionable. The problem is getting worse because the demand for plastic and, related, the release of plastic debris into the ocean may be increasing. Of the 359 million tonnes (Mt) produced in 2018, an estimated 145 billion tonnes ended up in the oceans. In particular, smaller plastic particles may be ingested by Marine biota, causing harmful effects.

The current study was unable to determine how long plastic waste remains in the ocean. The durability of plastics requires slow degradation, and it is believed that plastics can persist in the environment for a long time. In addition, the effects of toxins and related chemicals produced by plastic degradation on the Marine environment also need to be studied.

Frankstar Technology is engaged in providing marine equipment and relevant technical services. We focus on marine observation and ocean monitoring. Our expectation is to provide accurate and stable data for a better understanding of our fantastic ocean. We will do everything we can to help Marine ecologists investigate and solve the environmental problems of plastic waste in the ocean.