How ocean currents move trash

Click here to subscribe ► http://bit.ly/2dPZNN2 Cool: Ocean currents Not Cool: Trash swirling around in ocean currents Many people don't realize that ocean currents not only transport fish, nutrients, heat and other important natural phenomena around the planet, but they also circulate our trash! Yep, that water bottle that fell out of your boat when you capsized could be halfway to Tahiti by now! Understanding how currents work, including how to measure them using drifters, allows scientists to better predict ocean circulation. Here we outline a simple experiment you can do to measure the currents at your home. To learn more about US Sailing's Reach Initiative, STEM & environmental education through sailing, check out reach.ussailing.org