Environmentalists in the coastal region have raised concern over the increased improper disposal of plastic material into the Indian Ocean. The Kenyan coastal line is currently littered with plastic bottles and every kind of dirt that is brought by visitors who come to enjoy the ocean breeze. “When plastic is thrown into the ocean, it does not degrade like the vegetable. He said Kenya banned single-use plastic products in 2017, but the problem of plastic pollution is still common along the shores. When human beings eat the same fish, they also ingest plastic, he said.

Source: Daily Nation May 13, 2022 20:10 UTC