Plastic waste in remote Atlantic island likely from Chinese ships

The video discusses plastic waste on Inaccessible Island, highlighting research findings on the origins of plastic debris. Initially, most waste came from South America, but by 2018, 75% originated from Asia, primarily China. The study suggests that the plastic could not have traveled via ocean currents, indicating improper disposal by marine merchant ships. The number of Chinese ships in the Atlantic has increased since the 1990s, contributing to the issue.

What was the primary source of plastic waste on Inaccessible Island during the 1980s?

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

• Asia

By 2009, which region had surpassed South America as the main source of plastic debris on the island?

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

In 2018, what percentage of plastic debris on the island was found to originate from Asia?

• 90%

• 75%

• 60%

• 50%

Why is it unlikely that the plastic bottles found on the island were carried by ocean currents from Asia?

• They were manufactured too recently

• They were too heavy to float

• They were made of biodegradable material

• They were found in deep waters

What does the study suggest about the disposal practices of marine merchant ships?

• They incinerate waste on board

• They dump plastic waste into the ocean

• They dispose of waste at ports

• They recycle all waste