28,800 rubber ducks lost at sea in 1992 still tracked today

 A cargo ship accident in January 1992 released a multitude of plastic toys into the ocean’s depths. Oceanographers seized this unexpected incident as a unique opportunity to study ocean currents and their migration patterns. Through collaboration with beachcombers and intricate simulations, they gathered crucial data, unveiling new insights on global ocean connectivity. Despite the degradation of most toys over time, their remarkable journey still aids scientists in examining marine debris. A cargo ship accident in January 1992 released a multitude of plastic toys into the ocean’s depths. Oceanographers seized this unexpected incident as a unique opportunity to study ocean currents and their migration patterns. Through collaboration with beachcombers and intricate simulations, they gathered crucial data, unveiling new insights on global ocean connectivity. Despite the degradation of most toys over time, their remarkable journey still aids scientists in examining marine debris.