Seychelles beaches accumulate tons of plastic and fishing gear from local vessels
A study tracking pollution sources found that most plastic washing up on Seychelles shores comes from vessels in or near the nation's own waters.
Debris volume and cleanup costs
Aldabra Atoll alone has accumulated more than 500 tons of plastic on its beaches. Removing this debris would cost approximately US$4.68 million and require 18,000 hours of labor.
Impact on local economies
The pollution damages tourism and fishing industries that are essential to the coastal communities. Marine life also faces risks from becoming entangled in or ingesting the debris.
Source of the pollution
Researchers used computer simulations to determine the origin of the waste. They concluded that most pollution probably comes from vessels operating within Seychelles waters rather than distant sources.
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