Ocean Plastics

Images & galleries

How is plastic recycled?

Find out how plastic bottles are turned into new clothing

Where does plastic come from?

Follow the production process from crude oil to the products we use every day

Why is plastic so fantastic?

Explore some of the versatile and ingenious uses for plastic that have changed our world

What are the impacts of marine plastic pollution?

Understand some of the impacts of marine plastics

How are plastic bottles made?

Discover the stages involved in plastic bottle manufacturing

What are the different taxonomies and behaviours of coral reef creatures?

Coral life gallery with additional taxonomic and behavioural information

Ocean plastics facts and figures

Explore the facts and figures surrounding ocean plastics pollution

Seven different types of plastic

This diagram demonstrates the properties, recyclability and toxicity of seven types of plastic

Life cycle of a plastic bottle

Discover the journey of a plastic bottle from raw materials to recycling, landfill or litter

A simple design process

This diagram explains the steps involved in the design process.

Alternatives to plastic bags

What are the pros and cons of using plastic bags or the alternatives?

Global plastics production

Learn about the history of global plastic production

How long does plastic take to degrade in the ocean?

How long do these commonly found plastic items take to degrade in the ocean?

Where is the North Pacific Gyre?

How do ocean currents create gyres?

Where are different marine ecosystems found?

Discover three ocean habitats and where they can be found

Common types of plastic and where to find them

This diagram shows ten kinds of plastic and what they are commonly used for

The top causes of ocean plastic pollution

Learn the most common offenders for ocean plastic pollution