Ocean Gyres: Unveiling the Myth of the Floating Plastic Island.

Most plastic entering the ocean sinks within the first five months, but the 10% remaining all accumulates where major ocean currents meet, in systems called “gyres”. Contrary to legend, these gyres don’t form massive floating islands, but are highly concentrated regions of small “microplastics” less obvious to the human eye, which actually pose the greatest ecosystem threat. This article explains the issue in greater detail and highlights a few of the expeditions that have helped us gain this understanding.

• 18 BILLION POUNDS OF PLASTIC WASTE ENTERS THE OCEAN ANNUALLY,[1] OR A DUMP TRUCK LOAD EVERY MINUTE.

• 90% OF MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION ENDS UP ON THE OCEAN FLOOR WITHIN 5 MONTHS.[2]

• BY 2050, THE OCEAN IS PROJECTED TO HAVE MORE PLASTIC THAN FISH BY WEIGHT.[3]

Please read the full article HERE.

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