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The prevalence of plastic in oceans is becoming an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. From single-use items that clog waterways to microplastics that infiltrate marine food chains, the consequences of our plastic consumption are dire. With projections that plastic waste could outnumber fish in the ocean by 2050, initiatives like the "Ocean Clean-Up" are crucial.
Coral Reefs at Risk
Coral reefs, vital for marine biodiversity, face extinction from rising ocean temperatures and pollution. The Great Barrier Reef exemplifies this threat; once thought invulnerable, it now exhibits alarming levels of degradation. Efforts to cultivate resilient coral species that can endure higher temperatures leave us with the question: will these efforts be enough?