The Devastating Effect of Plastic Pollution on Oceans: A Risk Assessment for SDG 14 (Life Below Water)

Abstract

Plastic pollution is perhaps one of the most disturbing anthropogenic associated issues of the 21st century and its impact can be felt predominantly on the planet’s oceans. Because of its light weight, rough nature and affordability, during the last hundred years, plastic have been utilized in countless products and in our day-to-day existence. However, the very characteristics that have made plastic so helpful for human necessities have likewise made it a question of worry for the climate. Without a doubt, plastic has arrived at disastrous levels in our seas and oceans. Presently it influences marine life and their biological systems, then the health of individuals and presently even the world’s economy. Large number of seabirds and ocean turtles, seal and other amphibian vertebrates are killed consistently in the wake of ingesting plastic or getting tangled in it. As plastic pollution is a transboundary issue, a worldwide plastics settlement is expected to aggressively decrease plastic production, deliberately get rid of destructive endowments, take out items and synthetic substances of concern and embrace solid public plans and thorough detailing and consistence components. Thus, purpose of this review is to address and assess the impact of Plastic pollution on marine ecosystem in order to conserve and sustain marine life below water thus fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life below water).

Keywords:Microplastics; SDG 14; Entanglement; Food chain; Human health