Microplastics have emerged as one of

Position 1: Consequently, scientists are urging governments to implement strict regulations on single-use plastics before the damage to marine biodiversity becomes irreversible.

Position 2: Once they enter the ocean, they are ingested by a wide range of marine organisms, from microscopic zooplankton to large fish and seabirds.

Position 3: Microplastics have emerged as one of the most pervasive pollutants in marine ecosystems worldwide.

Position 4: This ingestion disrupts feeding behaviour and causes physical damage to internal organs, ultimately reducing the reproductive success of affected species.

Position 5: These tiny particles, measuring less than five millimetres, originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris as well as from industrial manufacturing processes.