In its latest warning, the WWF has described plastic fishing gear left abandoned in the oceans at the greatest threat to marine life. These derelict plastic contraptions have already driven many sea species to the verge of extinction. Experts say while awareness about plastic pollution is increasing, there is little realisation of the harm being done by abandoned plastic equipment or ghost gear. Since the derelict plastic gear takes centuries to degrade, they continually kill fish, whales, dolphins, seabirds, turtles and sharks. It seems that fish will soon disappear and there will be only plastic in the oceans, or not many fish.

Source: The Express Tribune October 22, 2020 03:45 UTC