Microplastics – The (Nearly) Invisible Threat to Our Coast

Ocean plastics, and their threat to our environment and our economy, include a lot more than straws. Many of us in the industry are aware of the threat of microplastics but this grave problem is still unknown to the general public. Increased awareness and understanding of microplastics is important so that coastal communities can address this problem and organize clean-up activities efficiently to protect the public good.