Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large accumulation of plastic debris and other trash floating in the North Pacific Ocean, often mistakenly called a «island» but more accurately a dispersed collection of small plastic pieces. It forms due to ocean currents called gyres that concentrate floating debris in certain areas. This pollution harms marine life, affects ecosystems, and can eventually impact human health and economies. Despite its name, it’s not a solid mass but an area with high concentrations of microplastics and larger debris, highlighting the global challenge of plastic waste management and pollution control.