How big are they? Because gyres are dynamic, the size of these concentrated areas is constantly changing, making it extremely difficult to estimate the size of garbage patches. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, as seen in this diagram, is one of many garbage patches located throughout our global ocean. However, there are actually several garbage patches located in gyres around the world! The most publicized garbage patch is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre in the northern Pacific Ocean. Garbage patches are areas of increased concentration of marine debris that are formed from rotating ocean currents called gyres. Tune in throughout the month to learn more about this important topic and how we can all be part of the effort to make our lives and our ocean #DebrisFree. We’re spending March talking all about marine debris and its types, sources, impacts, and solutions. By: Amanda Laverty, Communications Specialist with the NOAA Marine Debris Program
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