#NiceJewishMama #Recycle4Nature #Mops Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic debris in sea surface waters
Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic.
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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.
Most discussions accept and reinforce the findings of the publication, emphasizing the rapid accumulation of plastic in the GPGP.
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.
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.
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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Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sZwENlX17t
This quote comes from the article: “Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic” (2018)
@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
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@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.
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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
@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
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RT @mjgranger1: Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sZwENlX17t
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@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.
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This quote comes from the article: “Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic” (2018)
Our interns put together quick facts about climate change that put into perspective the magnitude of anthropogenic impact. Share & start a conversation!
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@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..."
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
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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
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
RT @Xidnaf: 46% of ocean plastic waste comes from the commercial fishing industry... Fokof @JohnDorysSA L. Lebreton, B. Slat, J. Reisser (…
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
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"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
@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
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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."...
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