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Trash in the Ocean

Ocean Cleanup - The Problem

There is a current solution to this problem called "The Ocean Cleanup".  They are using a cool new system to help clean up the ocean.  We can learn from what they are doing.  They also have a great page on their site explaining the problem.

 

Learn about the Problem

National Geographic Article

Here is an article from the National Geographic about all the trash in the ocean.

 

How big is the Patch? 

This article looks at just how big the patches of garbage are.  

 

NASA Explains how the garbage patches formed

This page has great videos and links explaining how the garbage patches formed. 

 

Adaptations that might help

"Filter Feeding"

Baleen Whales and Whale Sharks use ways of filtering the water to get the food they want.  Would there be some way to use a similar type of filter to help clean up the ocean?

 

Spider Webs

Spiders have an amazing adaptations that helps them catch things.  Could we use this idea to catch other things?

 

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