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On this Padlet we are going to explain about our campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and encourage local action to reduce plastic waste. Through facts, images, and simple eco-friendly actions, we hope to inspire students and the community to protect our oceans and take part in the global fight against pollution.

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In 2013, the first cleanup system, called System 001, was developed. Then, in 2018, artist Maria Cristina Finucci founded The Garbage Patch State with the support of UNESCO to raise awareness through art. That same year, The Ocean Cleanup Project, founded by Boyan Slat, began developing advanced technology to remove plastic from the patch. Later, System 002 was launched and successfully started collecting tons of plastic. Two years later, over 100,000 kilograms of plastic had been removed, and The Ocean Cleanup announced plans to expand their efforts using improved technology.

Some advice we can give is to start with simple actions, like recycling and buying less plastic, especially when there are alternatives such as glass or metal. We can also support eco-friendly innovations, such as clothing made from recycled ocean plastic or using sustainable transport like bicycles or electric cars.

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Trash in the ocean blocks sunlight from reaching plants and plankton, preventing them from performing photosynthesis. As a result, they die, which leaves small fish without food. These small fish either die or migrate, leaving larger predators without a food source. This disrupts the entire food chain and can lead to lifeless, unbalanced ocean ecosystems.

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ABOUT US / WAVE OF CHANGE / ONE OCEAN, ONE FUTURE

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ABOUT US / WAVE OF CHANGE / ONE OCEAN, ONE FUTURE

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We are a group of passionate students from San Gabriel High School, and we care deeply about protecting the environment, especially our oceans. Through our campaign, Wave of Change, we want to raise awareness about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the impact of plastic pollution.

We believe our voices matter. We want to show that small actions can lead to big change. Our goal is to educate our community, promote eco-friendly habits, and inspire others to join us in protecting marine life.

Together, we hope to create a real wave of change and be the generation that turns the tide against plastic pollution.

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Gráfico Línea de Tiempo Literatura Histórica Antiguo Marrón

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Check out this Graph designed by DOMINIQUE IVANA ROSERO ERAZO.

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How Big The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Really Is

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In the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, lies a massive area of floating trash known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It was formed by ocean currents that carry debris from different parts of the world and concentrate it in one spot. It’s important to understand that this “trash island” isn’t a solid pile of garbage, but rather a thin, widespread layer of plastic and waste that blocks sunlight from reaching the ocean. Over time, the trash breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics, which are often eaten by fish, and eventually end up on our dinner tables.

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Captain Charles Moore and researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began noticing high concentrations of plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. Disturbing images were also found showing plastic inside the stomachs of dead seabirds. In 2010, scientists estimated that the garbage patch covered an area twice the size of Texas. The Algalita Marine Research Foundation reported that, in some parts of the ocean, plastic particles outweigh plankton, which has serious consequences for marine ecosystems.

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The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, yet it’s drowning in plastic because of our everyday actions. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is not just a distant problem, it’s a reflection of how disconnected we’ve become from nature. But it’s not too late. If we all take small, conscious steps, like reducing our plastic use, spreading awareness, and supporting clean-up efforts, we can help heal our oceans. Our campaign, “Wave of Change,” is a call to action. Let’s work together, not just for the planet, but for our future. Because there is only one ocean, and it belongs to all of us.

Remember: One Ocean, One Future!