Marine debris and particularly floating plastic is a major hazhard for wildlife. Seabirds, turtles and marine mammals may ingest plastic, which may cause their death. Discarded plastic erodes to microscopic particles, which can enter the human food chain. Some plastic softeners may mimic endocrine hormones which impact reproduction.
On the 5 June 2007 a small group of Guernsey Climate Action Network (G-CAN) volunteers surveyed for litter and marine debris a small stretch of beach called Champ rouget on Guernsey's north coast. We returned on the 8 June 2007 which was World Ocean's Day to remove as much litter from the beach as possible. Much of the litter was of marine origin. It had been discarded from boats and brought ashore by the tide.
Champ rouget beach litter nr Chouet 050607 223
Champ rouget beach litter nr Chouet 050607 223
On the 5 June 2007 a small group of Guernsey Climate Action Network (G-CAN) volunteers surveyed for litter and marine debris a small stretch of beach called Champ rouget on Guernsey's north coast. We returned on the 8 June 2007 which was World Ocean's Day to remove as much litter from the beach as possible. Much of the litter was of marine origin. It had been discarded from boats and brought ashore by the tide.
Champ rouget beach litter nr Chouet 050607 223
Champ rouget beach litter nr Chouet 050607 223
filename: Champ rouget beach litter nr Chouet 050607 223 smg |
