A littered beach in northern Norway. Fisheries, aquaculture, recreational activities and global wellbeing are all negatively affected by plastic pollution, with an estimated 1-5% decline in the benefit humans derive from oceans. The resulting cost in such benefits, known as marine ecosystem value, is up to $2.5B a year, according to a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin.

First published in the April 04, 2019, 9:46 p.m. edition

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