Every hour, a thousand tons of plastic end up in the oceans. That's the equivalent of one truck full of plastic per minute! Because it is artificial, invasive, polluting, and has a very long lifespan, this 'species' deserves to have its days numbered.

If the worst predictions come true, by 2050 the weight of plastic in the oceans will exceed that of the fish themselves; it is estimated that about 8 million tons of this material—half of which is single-use—end up in the marine ecosystem each year. This book is a guide that presents the scientific profile of this "invasive species" that urgently needs to be eradicated. The author and promoter of the "Plasticus maritimus" project, Ana Pego, grew up next to a beach, observing, learning, and appreciating its biodiversity, forging the activist she has become as a beachcomber in an international network of experts who help identify plastics collected from the waters and sands. From microplastics smaller than 5 mm that enter the food chain, to objects in which marine fauna become trapped or intoxicated by ingestion, this work warns about a rampant type of pollution that has even formed its own island in the Pacific.

Product dimensions: 15 x 21 cm

Ages 10 and up