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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Plastic Surge by nicholasjoan63 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The study published in Scientific Reports reveals that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is rapidly accumulating plastic, with an estimated 79,000 tons present, significantly more than previous estimates. The research highlights the impact of fishing gear, particularly ghost nets, as a major source of ocean plastic pollution and emphasizes the need for better quantification and mitigation strategies. Additionally, the study indicates that plastic pollution levels in the GPGP are increasing at a faster
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