A gyre is a giant circular ocean current that plays a crucial role in the movement of seawater and debris across vast distances. These currents are formed by a combination of wind patterns, the rotation of the Earth, and the layout of continents. As the water circulates in a gyre, it collects and concentrates trash and other pollutants, leading to the formation of large garbage patches. Understanding gyres is essential for addressing ocean pollution, as they influence the distribution of marine debris and the overall health of ocean ecosystems.
"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.
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