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What constitutes the majority of the debris found in the “garbage patch” located in the North Pacific Ocean?

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The majority of the debris in the North Pacific “garbage patch” is plastic. Much of this plastic consists of small fragments and microplastics from consumer products (like bottle pieces, packaging, and synthetic fibers), while larger items such as discarded fishing nets and ropes make up a significant portion of the total mass. Overall, plastic pollution dominates the patch’s composition.