Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the world’s oceans, threatening the survival of countless marine animals. Sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, seabirds feed tiny plastic pieces to their young, and fish become trapped in discarded fishing nets. Because plastic does not easily decompose, it remains in the ocean for hundreds of years, damaging marine ecosystems and endangering biodiversity. Plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problems today, and urgent action is needed to protect marine life and preserve the health of our oceans.