Plastic pollution is a growing global issue, with Asia often becoming a dumping ground for waste from Europe and America. Microplastics, tiny fragments from larger plastics, are especially concerning. They are found in oceans and beaches worldwide, affecting marine life and moving up the food chain. In Europe, even pristine waters are contaminated, impacting industries like mussel farming. Studies reveal microplastics halve mussels' filtration rates and affect their biology. The ecological impact extends to primary producers like microalgae, crucial for oxygen production, indicating a worsening global crisis.