The tsunami that followed on the heels of the March 11,2011, earthquake in Japan produced millions of tons of debris much of which was swept into the ocean. What stayed afloat drifted apart under the influence of winds and currents, most of it eastward. Predicted to reach the West Coast of the United States and Hawaii within the coming years, the debris’ composition and how much is still floating on the surface are largely unknown.
One thing is certain: the debris is … More