International Journal of Marine Science, 2024, Vol.14, No.1, 21-28 http://www.aquapublisher.com/index.php/ijms 21 Review and Progress Open Access The Potential Impact of Climate Change on the Diffusion of Plastic Waste in the Ocean JinniWu 1 , Lei Chen2 1 Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China 2 Zhuji Anhan Biotechnology Co., Ltd, zhuji, 311800, China Corresponding author email: 2314548193@qq.com International Journal of Marine Science, 2024, Vol.14, No.1, doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0004 Received: 07 Jan., 2024 Accepted: 18 Feb., 2024 Published: 10 Mar., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Wu and Chen, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Wu J.N., and Chen L., 2024, The potential impact of climate change on the diffusion of plastic waste in the ocean, International Journal of Marine Science, 14(1): 21-28 (doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0004) Abstract In recent years, global climate change and marine plastic pollution have become serious threats to the Earth's ecosystem and human society. Climate change has led to rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and an increase in extreme weather events, and the spread of plastic waste in the ocean has become a global problem, posing a threat to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. This study introduces the concept of climate change and focuses on exploring its direct impact on the marine environment, including factors such as rising seawater temperature, changes in ocean circulation, and acidification; discussed how climate change affects the distribution and decomposition of marine plastic waste. At the same time, this study delves into the potential impact of climate change on plastic waste in the ocean, from the negative impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, including threats to biodiversity and disruptions to the food chain. Understanding this relationship is crucial for taking effective measures to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. This not only provides a reliable basis for research on marine ecological environment, but also brings deeper insights into human health and sustainable development. Keywords Climate change; Marine debris; Distribution mechanism; Plastic pollution hazards The marine environment not only provides a sanctuary for biodiversity but also offers abundant resources and services to humanity. Today, global climate change is exerting widespread and profound impacts on the oceans, one of which is the proliferation and accumulation of plastic debris in the marine environment (Figure 1). Plastic pollution is a pervasive environmental issue that poses significant challenges to both marine ecosystems and human societies (Sun, 2021). Climate change is a pressing global issue that has garnered extensive attention. It leads to adverse effects such as global temperature rise, frequent occurrences of extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. However, there is limited discussion on the relationship between climate change and the spread of plastic debris in the oceans, and how climate change further exacerbates this issue. Figure 1 Plastic waste in the ocean (Image source: http://k.sina.com.cn/article_1791371917_6ac62a8d01900s9d2.html)
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