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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Size, Composition, and Policy Implications

Offered By: AGU via YouTube

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Explore a 34-minute press conference from the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2018 focusing on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Delve into the latest research findings on this massive floating island of plastic and debris in the eastern Pacific Ocean, first described in 1988. Learn about the patch's extensive reach, size, and composition from Charles Moore of Algalita, who shares insights gained from 15 years of sailing expeditions to study the accumulation. Gain valuable knowledge about the environmental impact of plastic pollution and discover potential policy changes that could address this growing global issue in our increasingly plastic-filled world.

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Ocean Sciences Meeting 2018 Press Conference: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch


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