A massive 'tsunami' of plastic waste covers Honduras beaches

[Judi Lynn]

BY KAREN GRAHAM YESTERDAY IN ENVIRONMENT

A massive wave of trash has washed up on the beaches of Omoa in northern Honduras, leaving pristine tropical beaches blighted by piles of garbage. The trash, bobbing in the ocean and piled up on the beach, is mostly plastic refuse.

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Much like a tsunami, the wave of garbage is just as deadly, not only to the area’s tourist-dependent beaches, but to the ecology of the region, according to Voice of America News.

Honduran officials say the wave of trash has come from the mouth of the Motagua River in neighboring Guatemala.

"This wave of trash which came from the Motagua River really surprised us, and even though it caused problems, it has not stopped our activities," Honduran environment official Lilian Rivera said.

"We are committed to cleaning our beaches and keeping them clean, but today we are demanding that authorities in Tegucigalpa take strong actions, actions to find a permanent solution to this problem." (Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras).

In response, the Honduran government has sent an official complaint to Guatemala asking the neighbor nation to take immediate steps to halt the trash washing out to sea, reports VOA News.

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[soothsayer]

1. Egads

[nocoincidences]

2. That is just frickin' nasty!!

Our oceans are drowning in plastic, and the sea creatures are going extinct from accidentally consuming this crap.

It's disgusting the way we have given up on the Earth. Our species does not deserve to "run" this planet. We aren't capable.

[keithbvadu2]

3. Just let the river take it away. Ecuador

https://imgur.com/gallery/rRPw2Wg

https://i.imgur.com/2yUNjRx.mp4

[Judi Lynn]

4. It's a nightmare. If only someone would catch the drivers, and get their bosses, too.

Time to bring back stocks.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. Coming soon to all beaches of the earth.