Decomposition rates of marine debris

Average estimated decomposition times of typical marine debris items. Plastic items are shown in blue.

600 years450 years450 years400 years200 years50 years50 years50 years20 years5 years0.5 years0.25 yearsFishing lineDisposable diaperPlastic bottlePlastic beverage holder (six-rings)Aluminimum canTin canFoamed buoySyrofoam cupPlastic bagCigarette buttPhotodegradable beverage holderWaxed milk carton
Decomposition rates of marine debris

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