The Once Pristine Henderson Island Is Now Covered With Plastic Waste

Kim Bussing
2017-06-21T11:30:00-07:00

Henderson Island in the south Pacific Ocean has always been known for its remarkable biological diversity and untouched ecology. Now, the remote UNESCO World Heritage site that lies 3,100 miles (5,000 km) from the closest human settlement, can also lay claim to being one of the most polluted places on Earth.