Gyres are large systems of rotating ocean currents, primarily driven by the Earth's wind patterns and the Coriolis effect. They play a crucial role in regulating the climate and distributing heat throughout the oceans. The movement of water within these gyres results in the accumulation of debris, including plastic waste, as materials gather in the center of their circular flow. This convergence of currents creates distinct zones, leading to the formation of garbage patches, where trash can accumulate over time. Understanding gyres is essential for comprehending the broader issue of ocean pollution, as they influence how debris is transported and concentrated across vast oceanic regions.
"Great Pacific Garbage Patch" by Nsikan Akpan But even if they wipe out the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, more trash will await. Four additional giant garbage patches exist in the ocean’s gyres, in the south Pacific, the north and south Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. Lebreton said those other patches may not contain as much trash as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, but they cover areas of similar size.
Use the passage to answer the question. This is the definition of gyre: a giant circular ocean current. Based on this definition, add multiple sentences to this passage to help refine the meaning of gyre.
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