VP #4: Everything we know so far about ocean plastic pollution

What is one of the biggest threats to our oceans today?

• Plastic pollution

• Overfishing

• Oil spills

• Climate change

Which countries are the main contributors to plastic emissions due to inadequate waste management?

• Island nations

• Low-income countries

• High-income countries

• Middle-income countries

What natural events can significantly increase plastic emissions into rivers?

• Droughts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Heavy rain and storms

Where does most of the plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch come from?

• Shipping accidents

• Tourism

• Fishing activities at sea

• Land-based sources

What is the main consequence of plastic breaking down in the ocean?

• It sinks to the ocean floor

• It dissolves completely

• It turns into microplastics

• It becomes harmless