Plastic on beaches - The Express Tribune

The rapid rise of plastic pollution along Karachi’s beaches is an alarming issue that spoils the scenic charm of our shores while posing a severe hazard to marine ecosystems. Popular seaside destinations are increasingly choked with discarded plastic bags, bottles, food wrappers and other non-biodegradable litter. Such contamination endangers aquatic wildlife, as sea creatures often mistake synthetic debris for food or become trapped in it. Furthermore, these materials eventually break down into microplastics, creating long-term environmental and health concerns. Civic agencies must ensure proper waste disposal facilities, regular beach cleaning campaigns and strict enforcement against littering. Visitors should also be educated about their responsibility towards maintaining clean public spaces. Our beaches are a valuable natural asset, and protecting them requires collective action from both the government and citizens. Fatima Ismail  Karachi

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