A gyre is a giant circular ocean current, formed by the interaction of wind patterns, the Earth's rotation, and the ocean's surface properties. These currents create a recycling system within the ocean, circulating water across vast distances. Gyres can trap debris and organic matter within their flow, leading to the formation of large areas of concentrated waste, known as garbage patches. In addition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, other gyres in different oceans also exhibit similar characteristics, contributing to a global issue of marine pollution. Understanding gyres is crucial for developing effective strategies to combat oceanic waste and preserve marine 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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