Much of the worst plastic polution in oceans is just discarded fishing nets. Operators could dispose of them properly but they rarely do because that costs mone

Much of the worst plastic polution in oceans is just discarded fishing nets. Operators could dispose of them properly but they rarely do because that costs money. It's basically a microcosm of why we can't have nice things. The economics of dumping nets is unlikely to be changed by a treaty. Individuals who want to help the environment should avoid supporting the fishing industry in general. Fish are becoming more hazardous to eat anyway because of our pollution. As of 2021, about 1/3rd of rays, sharks, and chimaeras were at risk of extinction due to overfishing. Pick your reason