As if the ocean plastic crisis wasn't already severe enough, new research suggests that there's more than 14 MILLION TONS of microplastics at the bottom of the ocean.⁠ ⁠ Microplastics are small pieces of plastic that have broken off from larger pieces. They're less than 5mm wide, so just imagine how many pieces it takes to equate 14 million tons.⁠ ⁠ How can you help fight this?⁠ ⁠ Well, a great place to start is eliminating single-use plastic from your daily routine. ⁠ ⁠ Raising awareness, hosti

At 4ocean, our mission is simple but urgent: end the ocean plastic crisis. This timelapse captures just a small part of the work our crews do every day—removing plastic and trash from the ocean, rivers, coastlines, and waterways around the world. It’s a hands-on, ongoing effort that creates measurable impact and protects marine life before harm can occur 💙 | 4ocean