Marine Debris: Cause, Effect, and Prevention • Earth.com

Marine Debris: Cause, Effect, and Prevention

09-01-2016

Trash and litter is not only harmful to our health, but also to marine life at sea. Marine life such as turtles, birds, and the fish we catch and eat mistake this trash for food. Most of this trash begins its journey on land and enters the ocean through our streams, rivers, and waterways. See and hear how this harmful problem can be prevented and how EPA”s efforts can keep our oceans clean.

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