The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Ecosystem Quiz

How much plastic debris is swirling in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre between California and Hawaii?

• 100,000 tonnes

• 200,000 tonnes

• 50,000 tonnes

• 79,000 tonnes

What is the size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Twice the size of Florida

• Twice the size of New York

• Twice the size of Texas

• Twice the size of California

What type of plastic pieces make up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Macroplastics

• Nanoplastics

• Microplastics

• Bioplastics

How many marine invertebrate organisms were discovered from 46 different species in the study?

• 484

• 500

• 600

• 700

What is the estimated annual cost to protect the global ocean?

• $100bn

• $150bn

• $175bn

• $200bn

What is the rate at which plastic enters the ocean in terms of garbage trucks?

• One every week

• One every minute

• One every hour

• One every day

What type of species have been found living and reproducing in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Whales

• Crabs

• Fish

• Dolphins

What is the main impact of plastic debris on marine life?

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Habitat destruction

What is the main reason for coastal species' biogeography to expand in the ocean?

• Climate change

• Plastic debris

• Overfishing

• Oil spills

How much was invested in protecting the global ocean between 2015 and 2019?

• Less than $15bn

• Less than $20bn

• Less than $10bn

• Less than $5bn