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Here in Hawaiʻi our island chain sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The marine debris and microplastics that end up on our coastlines are brought here by a combination of ocean currents, wind, and swells. While much of this debris started off as large plastic goods, during their journey through the ocean they become brittle from the sun and break apart into smaller and smaller pieces. These tiny pieces of plastic are what hide under the sand of our beaches, impact our marine life and ecosy