garbage patch (Q1128)
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Garbage patches are vast ocean areas where litter and debris gather, formed by rotating ocean currents called gyres.
- garbage patches
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Garbage patches are vast ocean areas where litter and debris gather, formed by rotating ocean currents called gyres. |
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Garbage patches are large ocean areas where marine debris, such as litter and fishing gear, accumulates. They form due to rotating ocean currents known as gyres, which trap and concentrate debris. These patches can span vast regions, posing significant threats to marine life and ecosystems as they continue to grow and persist in the world's oceans.