Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the journey of plastic waste, like apple stickers, from land to the ocean, contributing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It explains the North Pacific Gyre's role in accumulating trash and clarifies misconceptions about the Garbage Patch. The video highlights the impact of non-biodegradable waste, such as plastics, on marine ecosystems and identifies major sources of ocean trash, including fishing nets. It concludes with a call to action for responsible waste disposal to mitigate environmental damage.

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