The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, in the central North Pacific Ocean, covers around 1.6 million square kilometres.
It consists of 45,000-129,000 tons of plastic as of 2018. Some of the plastic in the patch is over 50 years old and research indicates that the patch is rapidly accumulating, increasing 10-fold each decade.
This growing patch contributes to other environmental damage to marine ecosystems and species.
(You can read more about it on Wikipedia)
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We can make a difference by supporting organizations that protect the oceans, and being mindful in what we buy and how quickly we throw it away.
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#mermay2024 but submitting it anyways