Plastic pollution is wreaking havoc on our marine life, posing an immediate and significant threat to our food security. Every year, vast amounts of plastic waste find their way into our oceans, endangering fish stocks and reducing the availability of seafood. What remains of our marine life is now increasingly contaminated with microplastics, raising concerns about human health and wellness. How safe is our seafood consumption today? Climate change is further compounding the problem. Rising sea temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns have made it increasingly difficult for small-scale fishermen to venture into the open seas.

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