Tongyeong-si, located in Gyeongsangnam-do, lies on the southern coast of the Korean peninsula. Often referred to as the "land of the sea," this region boasts a constellation of 570 islands. While the beauty of the sea is visible from afar, its true state is far from idyllic. The harsh reality of the sea contrasts with its picturesque facade. How can we intervene to save the sea from its current trajectory of turning into a sea of plastic porridge?