Dr Jennifer Lavers with Plastic Debris (IMAGE) University of Tasmania Caption Dr. Jennifer Lavers with Cocos (Keeling) Islands plastic debris washed up on a beach. Credit Silke Stuckenbrock Usage Restrictions For use only with this story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.