New Delhi, April 9 -- Over the past few decades, scientists and environmental observers have generated ample evidence which testifies to the crisis of the world's oceans. It is well documented that the oceans are becoming increasingly polluted by human-made waste.

Satellite imagery and field data have revealed growing concentrations of litter in the marine environment, particularly the accumulation within ocean bodies with plastics emerging as the most dominant and persistent pollutant.

As land-based activities continue to funnel waste into marine ecosystems, the ocean has tragically become humanity's ultimate dumping ground.

In the last 10 years, global plastic production has surpassed the total output of the entire 20th century. I...