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Beach trash accumulates in predictable patterns on Washington and Oregon shores

August 23, 2022 sarah JonasResearch Results

Citizen scientists spent thousands of hours observing trash on beaches in Washington and Oregon. Their surveys show that certain beaches, and certain areas of a single beach, are “sticky zones” that accumulate litter. Finding patterns for where litter lands could help to better prevent and remove trash in the marine environment.