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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? 

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch was discovered in 1997.
It is composed of an estimated 3.6 trillion pieces of plastic.
It is estimated to cover a surface area that is 2x the size of Texas.
Approximately 1.15 to 2.41 million tons of plastic trash enter the ocean from rivers. 

Here are 4 simple ways you can help keep the oceans clean: 

1. Properly dispose of trash
2. Reduce your use of single-use plastics such as grocery bags,
plastic water bottles, and utensils
3. Participate in or organize a community clean up
4. Recycle 

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