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We know the main origins of hard plastics found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), but about half of the total plastic mass in the GPGP consists of fishing nets. Our Research team is now working to identify their origins by analyzing these nets based on their size, color, and polymer.
Apr 1, 2025, 1:53 PM
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