Junk accumulating on ocean floor

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"Overall the amount of debris has increased over time," Watters said.

In the 1990s researchers found two items every 330 feet on average. By 2007, that amount had doubled.
While the accumulating junk is certainly not aesthetic, the researchers found few instances where it was seriously harming the sea life.

The most troubling finding is that the majority of the debris is made from plastic, she said. "Plastic is very durable so it is likely these will persist for decades or even centuries."
Watters hopes the study will make people more aware of the impacts of their daily activities.
"Prevention is the key in this case," Watters said. "It is not like we can organize a beach cleanup at 1,000 feet."

I have seen that trend on land so why not the ocean? People are laziest when they feel no one is watching.