Marine Pollution Terms

noun The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a collection of marine debris located in the North Pacific Ocean.

• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a large area of marine debris located in the North Pacific Ocean.
• Have you heard about the GPGP? It's like a huge garbage dump in the ocean.
• The GPGP is basically a massive trash pile floating in the Pacific.
• The GPGP serves as a stark reminder of the impact of human waste on our oceans.

noun very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment

• The presence of microplastics in our oceans is a growing concern for environmental scientists.
• I heard that microplastics are really bad for marine life.
• Dude, microplastics are like tiny pieces of plastic that mess up the ocean.
• Microplastics are like invisible invaders causing harm to marine ecosystems.