I’m a Marine Biologist—Here Are 28 Shocking Things I’ve Found in Ocean Plastic

11. Plastic Food Wrappers

Single-use plastic food wrappers, from candy bars to chips, are everywhere in marine debris collections. These thin plastics are designed for convenience but are nearly impossible to recycle, making them one of the top ocean pollutants by count. They easily blow into waterways and wash up on shorelines, where they persist for decades.
For a list of the most common items polluting our oceans, check out this resource from Earth Day.