Editorial photo #13968580 Environmental Issue
UN Warns Of Rising Marine Pollution
A candy floss seller walks on a beach covered with garbage washed ashore by high tide, in Mumbai, India, on July 16, 2026. The scene underscores the global issue of marine pollution, where rising tides and plastic waste affect coastal livelihoods and ecosystems, according to the United Nations' Third World Ocean Assessment press release (June 2026). (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)