11 Of The Dirtiest Beaches In The World

Unfortunately, The world's most beautiful beaches have been turned into trash heaps of wide scale pollution. Plastic waste and other debris have been causing significant damage to marine ecosystems. Besides this, tourism has a really negative impact on the planet, which is something we all need to try and combat on our travels. In this article I’ll show you the 11 worst examples of pollution on the beach in the World.

Staithes Beach, North Yorkshire, England It is one of the world's most dangerous beaches by The Telegraph, Staithes Beach has consistently failed to reach the European Union's cleanliness standards. As of 2016, it's no longer designated as a bathing site — which means there are looser guidelines regarding pollution levels. A popular surfing spot, this beach becomes susceptible to sewage contamination during periods of heavy rain.