10Kamilo Beach, Hawaii, USA
Often referred to as “Plastic Beach,” Kamilo Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island is inundated with marine debris carried by ocean currents from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The beach is a grim reminder of the impact of oceanic plastic pollution, with microplastics deeply embedded in the sand and larger debris covering the shoreline.
Main Issue: Ocean currents funnel plastic and waste from across the Pacific Ocean.
