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Tracing the Origins of Ocean Garbage Patches

April 5, 2021June 8, 2021 Science Connectedplastic in ocean, plastic pollution

Where do garbage patches come from, what garbage is in them, how do they form, and how can we clean them up once and for all?

Green sea turtles swimming near North Stradbroke Island, Australia (Photos by Kathy Townsend)

Environment Oceanography Zoology

Sea Turtles Poisoned by Plastic

September 14, 2015May 12, 2016 Science Connectedmarine life, marine mammals, plastic in ocean, sea turtles

By Kate Stone Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? Mr. McGuire: There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it? (The Graduate, 1967) An international study led by the University of Queensland has revealed that more than half the world’s sea turtles have ingested plastic and other rubbish. The study, led by Dr. Qamar Schuyler from UQ’s…