Marine Litter

Countries from across the oceans decided to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious global project called ‘Glo-Litter Partnerships Project’.

About Marine Litter

• Marine litter is defined as any persistent, manufactured, or processed solid material dumped in the sea, rivers, or on beaches, or carried to the sea indirectly through rivers, sewage, storm water, or winds. It's a type of pollution that occurs in the ocean.
• Every year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastic enter our seas, accounting for 80% of all marine debris from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. In the ocean, a plastic bottle can endure for up ....