Here is the link to the article about new tech that can track the flow of ocean
plastic:
<https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/20/esa-plans-to-measure-ocean-plastic-data-from-space/>
http://www.bluebird-electric.net/oceanography/Ocean_Plastic_International_Rescue/Satellites_SeaVax_Ocean_Plastic_Identification_System.htm
OCEAN PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM -
bluebird-electric.net<http://www.bluebird-electric.net/oceanography/Ocean_Plastic_International_Rescue/Satellites_SeaVax_Ocean_Plastic_Identification_System.htm>
www.bluebird-electric.net
Using satellites to track oceans plastic pollution from space to direct seavax
drones to help feed the world.
More:
https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/20/esa-plans-to-measure-ocean-plastic-data-from-space/
ESA plans to measure ocean plastic data from
space<https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/20/esa-plans-to-measure-ocean-plastic-data-from-space/>
www.engadget.com
The technology could provide accurate data on the scale of the problem.