The mass of trash ends up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch primarily due to ocean currents. Trash from coastlines and ships dumped at sea can be carried by the North Pacific Gyre, a system of rotating ocean currents, towards the center of the patch. The currents trap and accumulate the floating debris in the area, creating the massive collection of garbage. Additionally, the trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch can also come from various sources around the world, as ocean currents can transport debris long distances before it eventually ends up in the patch.
