Great Pacific Garbage Patch Alters Ocean Color

• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area in the Pacific Ocean, is filled with tiny bits of plastic.
• Satellite data show that the ocean's blue and green hues near the debris zone have gotten brighter over the past 20 years.
• The accumulation of microplastics in the patch is believed to be influencing the ocean's color.
• Researchers are studying the impact of microplastics on the ocean's appearance and ecosystem.
• The findings highlight the environmental impact of plastic pollution in marine areas.