Ever wondered if cleaning up those massive ocean garbage patches actually helps? Scientists just found that scooping out big plastic pieces does more good than harm—even if cleanup boats burn some fuel. Turns out, marine life is way more threatened by plastic than by the cleanup itself. Cutting out 80% of big plastics could really help turtles and sea mammals, but seabirds still get the short end of the stick. Bottom line: cleanups work, but stopping new trash is key! #Science #OceanCleanup #PlasticPollution