What happens to plastic in the ocean?

What happens to plastic in the ocean?

What happens to plastic in the ocean? Harms animals Plastic in the ocean can trap animals, like turtles, sharks, and birds and can be mistaken for food. Spreads far and wide Plastic can blow or wash into the sea, where waves and currents carry it far and deep into the ocean. Breaks apart Sunlight, saltwater and waves break plastic into tiny pieces, which are hard to clean and easy for sea animals to swallow. Plastic Pollution Science Story