The southwest monsoon is a major contributor to marine pollution in India, with experts revealing that nearly 46% of the nation's annual marine litter is washed into the sea during this season. A recent workshop organized by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) in Mumbai highlighted the severe impact on Maharashtra's coastline, particularly at Juhu and Versova beaches, which are classified as 'extremely dirty' with 86% of debris being urban consumer plastics. The Ganga river is a significant source, discharging about 1.2 lakh tonnes of plastic into marine areas each year. Researchers emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to marine debris, advocating for the establishment of Marine Litter Recycling Hubs that would allow fishermen to earn between ₹40 and ₹50 per kilogram of collected litter. Additionally, a geo-referenced platform for monitoring marine litter hotspots was introduced. Experts called for a shift from periodic clean-ups to a 'Catchment-to-Coast' strategy, which includes installing trash barriers in rivers and implementing a national marine litter policy.