On AlterNet: ocean garbage

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Millions of Tons of Plastic Debris Floating in Oceans Is Now Thought to Be Toxic

Millions of Tons of Plastic Debris Floating in Oceans Is Now Thought to Be Toxic

Steve Connor, Independent UK. August 20, 2009.

As plastics break down in the sea they release chemicals toxic to humans and animals.

First Map of Human Impacts on Oceans Released

Stephen Leahy, IPS News. February 22, 2008.

How have we we affected the oceans? The results are in.