The Mediterranean is filling up with plastic; here’s the culprits

The video discusses the severe issue of plastic pollution in oceans, highlighting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is three times the size of France. It identifies major sources of ocean trash, primarily from rivers in Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature raises concerns about the Mediterranean Sea, where 230,000 tons of plastic are dumped annually, with Italy, Turkey, and Egypt being the main contributors. On a per capita basis, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, and North Macedonia are the highest contributors.

What is the name of the floating trash dump located in the Pacific Ocean?

According to the study, which countries are identified as the main contributors to ocean plastic pollution?

What is the estimated amount of plastic trash dumped in the sea per year?

By what year is the number of plastic trash dumped in the sea expected to double?

Which countries are considered the most guilty of dumping plastic in the Mediterranean?