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

What trend has been observed regarding the number of Chinese marine ships in the Atlantic Ocean since the 1990s?