Question

Explain why the biodegradation of plastic might be more hazardous to the environment than the presence of plastic as marine debris.

Answer 1

While plastic is not generally considered biodegradable, it can be broken down by the action of photodegradation and certain microbes. The breakdown products of plastic, however, are extremely toxic to marine life and once the plastic breaks down they are free to enter into the food chain. Therefore, while plastic marine debris is hazardous and dangerous to marine organisms, the toxic breakdown products of plastics have the potential to do even more damage.

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Answer 2

they generate a large amount of macrobiotic flora which can cause diseases to humans as well as animals