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Sea Camp: These Critters Call The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Home

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Life in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

This chapter explores the unique organisms living in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with a focus on the blue button and its symbiotic relationships. It highlights the intricate food web of the Neuston ecosystem and the surprising abundance of life, despite the pollution challenges. The discussion also emphasizes the necessity for improved waste management and cleanup strategies to address ocean pollution.

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