Everything We Know About Ocean Plastic Pollution So Far | The Ocean Cleanup

Ocean plastic pollution is a global emergency. Trillions of pieces of plastic waste are floating in our oceans right now - and solving a challenge so huge requires understanding the facts behind the problem. This is our understanding of ocean plastic pollution today. Learn more about the problem of ocean plastic pollution here: Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated: -- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Plastic production and disposal statistics 01:14 Plastic usage and waste management infrastructure 01:51 Plastic emissions into the oceans through rivers 03:56 Plastic accumulation in 5 gyres in our oceans 04:47 Fishing gear - source of plastic pollution 05:38 Why we need to clean up the garbage patches 06:16 Conclusion -- Learn more and support us at And follow The Ocean Cleanup on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @theoceancleanup -- Sources used: ---