Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment or the Great Lakes. There is no part of the world left untouched by debris and its impacts. It is one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world's ocean and waterways.| oceanservice.noaa.gov
With individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways.| Ocean Conservancy
Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life.| oceanservice.noaa.gov