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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: An Unseen Environmental Disaster

Imagine a floating island, but not the idyllic kind you see in movies. This one is made of plastic and is twice the size of Texas. Welcome to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an environmental disaster largely out of sight and out of mind. But just because it’s not visible doesn’t mean it’s not causing havoc. Remember to like and subscribe to the Science Recent YouTube for more videos like this!

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t a solid mass of trash. It’s more like a “soup” of microplastics, fishing nets, and other debris. These materials are trapped by ocean currents, forming a vortex that’s difficult to clean. The patch is located between Hawaii and California, and it’s growing every year.

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