Over 75% Of Plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch Originates From Fishing • Press Release • The Ocean Cleanup

The Ocean Cleanup has published new rese 75% h in 86% e journal Scientific Reports showing that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is largely composed of fishing-related plastic waste.

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