Sci Rep March 2018 PMID 29568057

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic.

L Lebreton, B Slat, F Ferrari, B Sainte-Rose, J Aitken, R Marthouse, S Hajbane, S Cunsolo, A Schwarz, A Levivier, K Noble, P Debeljak, H Maral, R Schoeneich-Argent, R Brambini

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678
Peak: 6 in Apr 2021
across 7 sources since Mar 2018

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong support and concern, with posts highlighting facts such as 46% of plastic debris being fishing nets and the massive scale of the problem, which shows deep engagement and points to the high impact of the publication in raising awareness about ocean plastic pollution.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions accept and reinforce the findings of the publication, emphasizing the rapid accumulation of plastic in the GPGP.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show a high level of engagement with the topic, highlighting concerns about ocean pollution and discussing specific details like the percentage of fishing nets among debris.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments reference scientific data and urge action, indicating deep engagement; for example, mentions of the percentage of fishing gear and the size of the problem reflect thorough engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions underscore the importance of the issue, with some posts calling for accountability and action, demonstrating recognition of the publication's significant environmental implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study estimates that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) contains between 79,451 and 129,000 tonnes of plastic, which is significantly higher than previous estimates, primarily due to improved measurement methods.
  • The majority of the plastic mass in the GPGP consists of debris larger than 5cm, with over 46% being fishing nets; microplastics make up only 8% of the total mass but account for about 94% of the total number of pieces.
  • The plastic pollution in the GPGP is increasing exponentially and at a faster rate compared to surrounding waters, indicating a worsening problem that persists with debris types that can stay at the surface for long periods.

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@NiceJewishMama · X

#NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic debris in sea surface waters

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 20,962 followers View post →
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Ian Pitchford | 伊恩·皮奇福德 | إيان بيتشفورد |
@IanPitchford · X

@EcoSenseNow Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/1xXLUM2iA3

Jul 7, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,289 followers View post →
Montgomery Granger
@mjgranger1 · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sZwENlX17t

Apr 4, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 125,550 followers View post →
sustainableuofu
@sustainableuofu · X

This quote comes from the article: “Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic” (2018)

May 22, 2020 · 1 like · 2,865 followers View post →
Thomas Hansen  @thomashansen.bsky.social
@tweetmyinbox · X

@Bjorn_L_Bang Har du link? «Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic» found that at least 46 percent of the plastic in the “Great Pacific garbage patch,” a floating gyre the size of France made up of plastic, comes from fishing nets: https://t.co/P4x08XluLg

Jun 11, 2019 · 1 like · 2,285 followers View post →

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@Nat15173 · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/JRueSFi5yH

Jun 20, 2024 · 88 followers View post →
Consumers For Sustainability
@voiceofcfs · X

How can we take personal accountability and help our oceans? #Whaaaaaa #WorldProductivityDay #SeeLife

Jun 20, 2024 · 1 like · 82 followers View post →
Jay
@theXtwitt · X

@OatesWm @CailinasEirinn much of that comes from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam https://t.co/NWWCT5V2p8 - but let's be clear, they make 'stuff' that we're all guilty of buying, not mandating proper recycling programs, use of bio-degradable materials, enforcing/demanding it.

Nov 18, 2023 · 1 like · 246 followers View post →
Jeremy
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Feb 15, 2023 · 22 followers View post →
Veg_analytic
@Veganalytic · X

Source : Lebreton, L., Slat, B., Ferrari, F. et al. Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic. Sci Rep 8, 4666 (2018). https://t.co/Z0DAoiNhN9

Dec 14, 2022 · 1 like · 1,442 followers View post →
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@MomVsFossilFuel · X

@AtesPearls @StormchaserNYC Friend, there is a massive garbage patch island in the ocean. We need to stop with this magical thinking. "Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports" https://t.co/EvDtXgjFP7

Sep 2, 2021 · 1 like · 730 followers View post →
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Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/wJcVCqziXP

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@dlsmith0817 · X

RT @NiceJewishMama: #NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic d…

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RT @NiceJewishMama: #NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic d…

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RT @NiceJewishMama: #NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic d…

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@NiceJewishMama · X

#NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic debris in sea surface waters

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 20,962 followers View post →
Montgomery Granger
@mjgranger1 · X

RT @mjgranger1: Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sZwENlX17t

Apr 4, 2021 · 1 share · 125,550 followers View post →
Montgomery Granger
@mjgranger1 · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sZwENlX17t

Apr 4, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 125,550 followers View post →
Dan
@daniellatter · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/wphtmI4XUe

Apr 2, 2021 · 7,036 followers View post →
David Phillips
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Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/jgctoXDd29

Mar 31, 2021 · 1,110 followers View post →
Alexandra Kler Lago
@AlexandraKler · X

@wishful_zoomer @nataliawinke A peer-reviewed article published by Nature (one of the most renowned scientific journals in the world) - Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic- points out this result of 46% of the plastic being fishing gear.

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 94 followers View post →
Lima Animal Save
@limaanimalsave · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/FrvyyS7Lrg

Jan 13, 2021 · 140 followers View post →
sustainableuofu
@sustainableuofu · X

This quote comes from the article: “Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic” (2018)

May 22, 2020 · 1 like · 2,865 followers View post →
sustainableuofu
@sustainableuofu · X

Our interns put together quick facts about climate change that put into perspective the magnitude of anthropogenic impact. Share & start a conversation!

May 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,865 followers View post →
WaterWitch Marine Pollution Solutions
@LWWworkboats · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/5dfZxXF5iq

Mar 31, 2020 · 906 followers View post →
John Downey
@johndowney · X

@EcoSenseNow @larrypollon @kevpluck Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/pi9lJ3JQyz "...at least 79 (45–129) thousand tonnes of ocean plastic are floating inside an area of 1.6 million km2..."

Feb 9, 2020 · 143 followers View post →
sarahfield
@ishparker · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports Fishing nets comprise 46% of the mass of this bewilderingly huge problem. #SaturdayMorning #actonplastic https://t.co/wfyKk5595v

Oct 6, 2019 · 1 like · 423 followers View post →
Gerardo Manzanarez-Villasana
@Jerryesgenial · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/ZiiQ9RMSi6

Sep 20, 2019 · 64 followers View post →
Ban Single Use Plastic
@BanSingleUse · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/tCWQXg7ZIf

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@drswideg · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic L. Lebreton, B. Slat,F. Ferrari, B. Sainte-Rose, J. Aitken, R. Marthouse, S. Hajbane, S. Cunsolo,1,4 A. Schwarz,1 A. Levivier, K. Noble, P. Debeljak, H. Maral, ... https://t.co/3wuCIvWnV2

Sep 16, 2019 · 1,167 followers View post →
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@abaalhasan · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic L. Lebreton,1,2 B. Slat,1 F. Ferrari,1 B. Sainte-Rose,1 J. Aitken,3 R. Marthouse,3 S. Hajbane,1 S.... https://t.co/bgcpVZ6kjO

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Little Big J
@littlebigjaryd · X

RT @Xidnaf: 46% of ocean plastic waste comes from the commercial fishing industry... Fokof @JohnDorysSA L. Lebreton, B. Slat, J. Reisser (…

Jul 31, 2019 · 1 share · 605 followers View post →
Lichen Subscryb
@LichenSubscryb · X

46% of ocean plastic waste comes from the commercial fishing industry... Fokof @JohnDorysSA L. Lebreton, B. Slat, J. Reisser (2018), "Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic", Nature [online], Available at: https://t.co/GwAPbmDXaH https://t.co/E9tN2QDIm6

Jul 31, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 159 followers View post →
Ian Pitchford | 伊恩·皮奇福德 | إيان بيتشفورد |
@IanPitchford · X

@EcoSenseNow Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/1xXLUM2iA3

Jul 7, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,289 followers View post →
Red RAAD
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-Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/94uLx7ri4y

Jun 14, 2019 · 54 followers View post →
Voight Kampff
@bsly · X

"Over three-quarters of the GPGP mass was carried by debris larger than 5 cm and at least 46% was comprised of fishing nets." Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic - https://t.co/R0IxqRSQoU

Jun 13, 2019 · 111 followers View post →
Thomas Hansen  @thomashansen.bsky.social
@tweetmyinbox · X

@Bjorn_L_Bang Har du link? «Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic» found that at least 46 percent of the plastic in the “Great Pacific garbage patch,” a floating gyre the size of France made up of plastic, comes from fishing nets: https://t.co/P4x08XluLg

Jun 11, 2019 · 1 like · 2,285 followers View post →
The AngelPreneur
@TheAngelPreneur · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic, which it has been doing for well over 30 years https://t.co/ivkxBUSjZd

Jun 8, 2019 · 867 followers View post →
Marco Siddi
@MarcoSiddi · X

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@jankunnas · X

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May 20, 2019 · 2,330 followers View post →
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@KaplanBen_Fr · X

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Tomas Garcia Azcarate
@Tgarciaazcarate · X

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Feb 17, 2019 · 4,034 followers View post →
El futuro del mundo rural #SinCienciaNoHayFuturo
@Cier2018Tomas · X

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic https://t.co/oOmduWYM3Z

Feb 17, 2019 · 401 followers View post →
Rebecca Altman, PhD
@rebecca-altman.bsky.social · Bluesky

Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating #plastic: "Our model... predicted at least 79 thousand tonnes of ocean plastic are floating inside an area of 1.6 million km2; a figure 4-16x higher than previously reported."...

Mar 22, 2018 · 1 share View post →