The Mediterranean is filling up with plastic; here’s the culprits

The video discusses the severe issue of plastic pollution in oceans, highlighting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is three times the size of France. It identifies major sources of ocean trash, primarily from rivers in Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature raises concerns about the Mediterranean Sea, where 230,000 tons of plastic are dumped annually, with Italy, Turkey, and Egypt being the main contributors. On a per capita basis, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, and North Macedonia are the highest contributors.

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch known for?

• Being a large floating trash dump

• Being a source of fresh water

• Being a natural habitat for marine life

• Being a tourist attraction

Which countries are the main sources of oceanic plastic trash?

• Australia and New Zealand

• United States and Canada

• Brazil and Argentina

• Indonesia and China

How much plastic trash is dumped into the Mediterranean Sea annually?

• 500,000 tons

• 230,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 1 million tons

Which countries are most responsible for plastic dumping in the Mediterranean?

• France, Germany, and the UK

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia

• Italy, Turkey, and Egypt

On a per capita basis, which individuals contribute the most to Mediterranean pollution?

• Individuals from Spain and Portugal

• Individuals from France and Germany

• Individuals from Italy and Greece

• Individuals from Montenegro and Albania