12 pictures that prove the ocean needs help

The world’s oceans are crying for help. It’s a crisis that affects every living thing on Earth. In simple terms, plastic consumption is killing us. The water quality of the Pacific Ocean has dramatically decreased over the last five years and we need to do something about it now.

1. Divers Photograph Plastic Soup in the Pacific Ocean

This diver risked his life swimming in different parts of the Pacific Ocean. But his latest dive was particularly devastating after encountering tons of sea garbage floating like a massive island. This picture was taken after his first dive, but the team decided it was too dangerous to continue filming in this area.

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