Trash on the island of Thilafushi in the Maldives ... If we do nothing to address the effects of climate change, the future of the Maldives can be measured in decades instead of centuries.

In short, while the picture is authentic, it does not show the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch." Underwater photographer Caroline Power captured the picture, which shows a large area ...

Over time, trapped debris accumulates within the stable centre of the vortex, forming a 'garbage island'. However, unlike a true island, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is not a solid mass ...