Episode 2 • • 24:03 - 26:58
2: No Agenda 002
Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Plastic Pollution in Ocean Gyres
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive collection of plastic debris trapped in an ocean gyre, is described as being the size of Texas. Research indicates that plastic in these areas breaks down into microscopic bits that are consumed by plankton-feeding organisms, disrupting the food chain. The area contains a high concentration of discarded items, including fluorescent tubes, buoys, and plastic ropes.