Far out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, lies something so massive that it dwarfs entire countries — yet most people sailing through it would never even realize it’s there. In this episode of Coast Files, we uncover the disturbing truth behind the Great Pacific Garbage Patch: a swirling graveyard of plastic, ghost nets, and microscopic pollution that is silently invading marine life… and eventually, us.
References:
The Ocean Cleanup. (2026, April 24). The Great Pacific Garbage Patch | The Ocean Cleanup. https://theoceancleanup.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch/#what-is-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch
Wikipedia contributors. (2026, April 22). Great Pacific Garbage patch. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch
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