Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Scientists Say Pacific Trash Patch Is Sea of Chemical Sludge by Mike O'Sullivan A huge garbage patch in the north Pacific Ocean traps debris from both hemispheres and is a major environmental threat to sea life. Researchers in Honolulu are tracking the trash. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/scientists-pacific-trash-patch-ch emical-sludge/2660861.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/scientists-pacific-trash-patch-chemical-sludge/2660861.html