The Profound Impact Of Deep-sea Garbage Exposure And Plastic Pollution In 2025
Deep sea garbage exposure
1. Deep Sea Warrior
Recently, the manned submersible "Deep Sea Warrior" discovered a large garbage dump at a depth of nearly 2000 meters while conducting deep diving operations in a certain open sea area. This is the first time that the "Deep Sea Warrior" has captured and publicly disclosed footage of such underwater debris.
From the first two or three plastic bags to the astonishing giant garbage dump in front of us, the sheer number of them is astonishing. Every year, approximately 8 million tons of plastic waste are mercilessly dumped into the ocean by humans, and the total weight of this waste, if all connected, would be enough to orbit the Earth 420 times.
2. Current situation of marine litter
Plastic waste at sea:
This reveals the vast amount and distribution of plastic waste at sea. The first public disclosure of the deep-sea "garbage dump" has made people aware of the severe challenges faced by marine ecology.
3. The impact of plastic waste on marine life
Struggle of these marine creatures:
We cannot imagine the pain and struggle of these marine creatures after accidentally consuming numerous plastic bags. The plastic bags stuffed into the whale's stomach are so numerous that they can cover the entire deck of a fishing boat, which is breathtaking. In February of this year, a massive whale carcass was washed ashore on the western coast of Norway. Scientists quickly rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, the whale was irreparable and had to be euthanized in the end.
4. The impact of marine debris on humans
100000 marine mammals:
According to United Nations statistics, there are up to 13 million tons of plastic waste in the oceans near Australia alone. These wastes cause the death of one million seabirds and over 100000 marine mammals every year. According to predictions, by 2050, the total amount of plastic in the world's oceans will surpass that of fish, becoming the primary threat to marine ecosystems.
5. Solution and Responsibility
Marine Pollution:
Dissecting sea fish carcasses reveals the widespread presence of plastic particles. The research team conducted in-depth testing on tap water samples from multiple countries around the world and found that up to 83% of tap water samples were contaminated with plastic particles. In Europe, a seafood enthusiast may ingest up to 11000 plastic particles through seafood in just one year. In addition, Chinese table salt also contains various plastic components such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, and glass paper, which enter our bodies in various ways.
These indigestible and non degradable plastic particles continue to accumulate in our bodies, ultimately posing a huge threat to human health. The threat of garbage entering the biological cycle system to human health is a reality that everyone must face.
During an avalanche, not a single snowflake is innocent. "This ancient saying profoundly reveals the connection between each individual and environmental issues. People often overlook the impact of garbage disposal on the environment while enjoying the convenience of modern life. For the sake of our common home, we must take our actions seriously and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the environment. Garbage classification and standardized treatment are key solutions. Through classified disposal, transportation, and treatment, we can achieve harmless treatment of garbage and promote sustainable recycling of resources.
Although the implementation of garbage classification faces many challenges, such as time costs, classification standards, etc., these are the efforts we must make for environmental protection. Let's work together, starting from small things in our daily lives, to create a clean and beautiful home on Earth.
