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What was the first discovered area of floating garbage in the Pacific Ocean?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Why do plastic bottles and bags cause a big problem in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
They release harmful chemicals as they break down.
What happens to the fish when chemicals from plastic enter the water?
Fish can get sick.
How long may it take for plastic bottles and bags to break down?
Hundreds or maybe even thousands of years
What is the main concern with the chemicals entering fish from plastic breakdown?
Fish getting sick
What is suggested as an important action to address the issue of garbage in oceans?
Clean up oceans, reduce plastic production, and recycle more
Learn about the alarming presence of floating garbage in the Pacific Ocean known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and its impact on our environment. Discover the history of its discovery and the challenges it poses for marine life.
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