The intent of the term is simply to call attention to the problem with a bit of hyperbole. I don't think many people think you can actually stand on it. The "

The intent of the term is simply to call attention to the problem with a bit of hyperbole. I don't think many people think you can actually stand on it. The "scientific term" is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_garbage_patch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_garbage_patch