And to top it all off, this garbage problem as depictied by Noyle in his surfing trash photo isn't a problem just in Indonesia. This is the case for the entire planet. Trash can be seen in many lakes, rivers and oceans nowadays, and it usually takes pains to clear trash in just one area. It's a sad depiction of water pollution in our oceans.
There is also a place called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a place with a much more horrible scene than the surfing trash photo by Noyle. It is located in the Pacific Ocean between the Western United States and Eastern Asia, where exceptionally high levels of plastic particles, toxic waste and floating trash are contained. These toxic chemicals are ingested by fish and other wildlife, which we eventually get our hands on and eat - so much for sushi.
According to Time magazine, commonly, residents of large population centers are the ones improperly disposing of their trash, then storms and currents carry the trash to beaches and remote islands. "There is little cultural awareness when it comes to trash."
Surfing trash photo in Indonesia helps raise awareness about waste removal and management in our planet. The surfing trash photo is already widespread on the Internet, being shared countless times on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. We may never know what the future has in store for our oceans, but one thing is for sure, the ocean's and the planet's future is entirely in our hands. You can share this article to help spread awareness and put a stop to people carelessly littering the earth, and of course, prevent seeing more scenes like this in your travels.
Below is a short film by pro-surfer Kyle Thiermann regarding the issue and what we can do to restore Indonesia back to its pristine waters.
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