Goa's Mangroves and Coast Face Rising Plastic Pollution Threat

Scientists are studying how plastic trash is hurting the environment in Goa, especially in the mangroves and along the coast.

They found a lot of plastic, like wrappers and bottles, is ending up in the water and harming the plants and animals there.

Weather patterns like La Nina and winds push even more plastic towards Goa's shores.

Rivers carry plastic waste from cities like Panaji and Mormugao into the ocean.

Since Goa has a lot of tourists, a lot of plastic comes from tourism.

They are working on ways to track the plastic to protect the beaches.