Understanding the Science of Ocean and Coastal Acidification | US EPA

Gyre

What Is a Gyre and How Does It Work? - Catalina Island Marine Institute

Garbage patches and gyres The Earth’s Ocean Basins turn in giant currents called Gyres, driven by surface winds such as the strong equatorial Trade winds. Water circulates rapidly near the ocean coastlines but in the middle of each basin there is a pool of calmer, slower-moving water. When floating trash gets into the ocean, it rapidly is swept out of the areas with strong currents but it can basically get stuck in the areas with weak currents. This process has led to the formation of “Garbage p

Many of you are knowledgable on what microplastics and gyres are. However, many people aren't. For a quick and visual explanation please watch and/or share this short video featuring footage from "A Plastic Ocean" and commentary from Craig Leeson, Tanya Streeter, TV Personality/Freediver/Environmentalist and the late Michael deGruy (seen at the end of the video). | Plastic Oceans

Ocean Currents: Types of Ocean Currents - UPSC - UPSC Notes » LotusArise

Ocean Circulation | Patterns, Effects on Climate & Temperature