Impacts of Shoreline Litter
Shoreline litter has many different impacts on our environment, but one common element is that all of these litter items make our natural spaces less healthy, less safe and less enjoyable.
If left in the environment there can be long term impacts on ecosystems, wildlife and people.
- Impacts on ecosystems: Shoreline litter can have far-reaching and long lasting effects by altering the sensitive balance of ecosystems. read more…
- Impacts on wildlife: Animals are at a disadvantage when faced with shoreline litter. The biggest dangers they face take the form of entanglement and ingestion. read more…
- Impacts on people: Shoreline litter impacts people too. In addition to being a visual and economic burden, shoreline litter also poses safety concerns. read more…
By helping to remove litter from our shorelines, you will help to make our ecosystems cleaner, healthier and safer for wildlife and people.
To learn more about where these items orginate, see Sources of Shoreline Litter.
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Discarded crab traps continue to capture and kill all kinds of animals if left underwater.
