The invisible threat beneath our waves

🔬In the great expanses of our oceans, a silent threat lies beneath the waves, one that is often overlooked but has enormous implications: Microplastics. These tiny fragments, less than five millimetres in diameter, may be small, but their impact is huge on marine ecosystems, even reaching our own dinner table.

🚯Unseen Consequences: The question of which countries emit the most plastic into the oceans isn't just about large debris but also about microplastics. Microplastics, emitted from the breakdown of larger plastic items, are a ubiquitous presence. They're found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and even in the air we breathe.

🐟Ingestion and Impacts: The journey of microplastics into the marine realm begins subtly. Marine creatures, from the tiniest plankton to the mightiest whales, often mistake these fragments for food. A chain reaction unfolds where the smaller organisms consuming microplastics are then consumed by larger predators, eventually making their way up the human food chain. This toxic voyage ends in seafood consumed by humans, posing health risks that extend beyond the sea.🐟

🏞️Beyond Borders: Microplastics know no boundaries. They're invasive, go beyond national borders and affecting marine ecosystems globally. The Philippines, with its substantial plastic emissions, serves as a poignant reminder that marine pollution is a shared challenge demanding united efforts. To comprehend why certain countries, like the Philippines, produce significant plastic waste, we must delve into the socio-economic and geographic factors at play. In the case of the Philippines, the presence of numerous small islands, coupled with a population living close to the coast, creates challenges in waste management. Limited infrastructure and resources, coupled with a high reliance on single-use plastics, contribute to plastic waste entering rivers and eventually finding its way into the oceans.

🌏A Shared Legacy: Microplastic pollution is a global concern, transcending boundaries and demographics. The world map of plastic inputs is more than data points; it's a visual testament to the urgent need for action and situation that already critical as we read the results of ocean tests. We can safeguard our oceans for future generations as we at SATOORNIK, stand as pioneers in this mission. 🌊🛡️