Sunday, July 19, 2009

Heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Scientist, Activists, and Politicians continue to debate many environmental issues. But there is no debating the effects of Plastics in our oceans. They don't break down, they don't sink, and they are deadly to sea life.

Plastics that enter the water via the rivers and shores of Asia and North America eventually make their way to the North Pacific Gyre by way of the natural currents. A floating garbage area that some say is the size of the 48 states drifts between California and Hawaii. The idea of this colossal monument to human carelessness and waste is appalling. The reality for sea life is far worse.

Learn more at Great Garbage Patch.org

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