The Prince of Wales has warned humans are close to reaching the point where all the fish we eat will contain plastic, thanks to the eight million tonnes entering the ocean each year.
Speaking at a conference in Malta, he said that throwaway, convenience lifestyles had caused the problem, and that it was “utterly crucial” we transition to a circular economy.
He said this would help establish a harmonious relationship between humans and the ocean, adding we must “remember that it is the ecosystem that ensures our survival”.