Ocean Info – Despite their immense socio-economic benefits, beaches often do not receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve in their roles as coastal disaster defense, habitat provision, and tourism.
Beach pollution occurs because of the human activities that cause plastic pollution and beach erosion, encompassing a wide array of harmful substances, ranging from visible litter and garbage to less conspicuous pollutants like sewage, pesticides, and oil.
Beaches are a key part of the ocean ecosystem and there are ways, some of which are quite simple, to improve one’s local beaches and have an impact around the world.
