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The Trash Trail: Why is there so much plastic in the ocean?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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The Sound of the Ocean

Most trash that gets into the ocean hits is a ride on a river. More than three-quarters of the plastic here in the ocean started on land. The rest comes from people leaving stuff behind in the water, like fish and nets,. traps, and even my trusty guitar string.

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