Plastics in the ocean

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by worsey, Feb 14, 2015.

  1. LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2009
    The potential problem with microplastics in marine ecosystems is the same as other toxic pollutants... biomaginfication. Not that the plastics themselves will kill you, but the toxins they absorb will. So if fish... especially local fish... is a big part of your diet, it's likely the microplastics issue is closer to home than the mid ocean trash heap, which is considered a "biological desert." Don't get me wrong... it's a serious problem, and needs to be stopped. But the microplastics issue is something we can't ignore either.
     
  2. worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

    Oct 13, 2013
    til a better solution arrives.....robots?
    IN with the bad water; OUT with the good water.

    or; attack from the air.
    a commercial (BOAT) drone/garbage grabbers....
    not unlike an aircraft carrier...(!?)
     

  3. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    I'd put one on her back for when we're slow dancing.
     
  4. worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

    Oct 13, 2013
    now i forgot what we were....talking.......?