Report: Ocean debris will likely worsen

This is another very very serious issue that is being ignored. Pollution in the oceans. Particularly plastic. This article says it is only getting worse.

Report: Ocean debris will likely worsen - USATODAY.com:

"HONOLULU (AP) — Birds and turtles are developing digestive problems as their stomachs fill with plastic they mistakenly believe is food. The endangered Hawaiian monk seal population is struggling as many of the mammals get entangled in improperly discarded fishing nets.

These examples underscore that efforts to prevent and reduce ocean debris are inadequate and the problem will likely worsen, according to a congressionally mandated report released Friday."