Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem that has a significant impact on fisheries resources. Plastic waste can entangle fish in it, blocking their digestive tracts, and even mistaking it for food. This can lead to injury, starvation, and death.| In addition, plastic pollution can also contaminate fish with harmful chemicals, which can pose a threat to human health.
The problem of plastic pollution is getting worse. Millions of tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year.| This plastic is then ingested by fish, which can then be consumed by humans.| Therefore, it is important to take measures to reduce plastic pollution and protect fisheries resources.
Here are some of the specific impacts of plastic pollution on fisheries resources:
Entanglement: Plastic waste can entangle fish, preventing them from swimming and feeding freely. This can lead to injury, starvation, and death.
Ingestion: Fish can mistake plastic scraps for food and ingest them. This can block their digestive tract and lead to starvation. In addition, plastic can also contain harmful chemicals that can be ingested by fish and pose a threat to human health.
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Environmental pollution: Plastic pollution can contaminate fish with harmful chemicals such as PCBs and phthalates. These chemicals can build up in fish tissues and pose a threat to human health when consumed with fish.
The problem of plastic pollution is serious, but there are things that can be done to reduce it. Here we give you some tips to reduce plastic pollution:
�Reduce the use of single-use plastic. This includes items such as plastic bags, straws and water bottles.
�Recycle plastic whenever possible. This will help prevent plastic from entering the environment.
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�Dispose of plastic properly.| Do not litter and be sure to dispose of plastic in a recycling bin or trash can.
By taking these measures we can help reduce plastic pollution and protect fishery resources.
Edited by;
Olatunbosun Ibrahim Akanbi(Bosman)
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