Model results for the total particle count and weight of plastic floating in the world's oceans.

Estimated total count (n×1010 pieces) and weight (g×108 g; or g×102 tons) of plastic in the North Pacific (NP), North Atlantic (NA), South Pacific (SP), South Atlantic (SA), Indian Ocean (IO), Mediterranean Sea (MED), and the global ocean (Total). Estimates were calculated after correcting for vertical distribution of microplastics [27].Model results for the total particle count and weight of plastic floating in the world's oceans.