Plastic represents 95% of the waste in Mediterranean waters and on its beaches today, threatening not only over 130 different marine species which are known to have ingested plastic but also fishing and human health, according to an alarming new report published by WWF on Friday 8 June to coincide with World Oceans Day.
WWF calls on EU member states to act swiftly to implement the legislation proposed by the European Commission as part of the EU plastics strategy (see EUROPE 12029) and on...