The Biggest Ocean Fails Of The Year And More In Our Pass / Fail Test

Take a look at the brutal worst oceanic messes of the year and best clean-up efforts of the week. From a model recycling nation to staggering amounts of plastic collecting in our oceans, see what is benefiting and what is trashing our planet. Weigh in on our Pass / Fail list: who's cleaning up and what makes our environmental black list?

Special Blue August Feature The Ultimate Ocean Fails Blue August showcases the best and worst of ocean activity throughout this month of water features and programming, but some ocean failures rise to the top of the list. Here's startling video of what we consider the three most devastating ocean disasters of the year: the Gulf Oil Spill, toxic ocean acidification and the Pacific's deadly trash vortex. Don't Miss More Ocean Passes and Fails Caught On Film

Pass: Water Voted As A Human Right

Pass: International Surfing Day Shows Oceans Matter (Slideshow)

Pass: Brazil's 100% Recycling Rate

Fail: Gorged With Trash (Video)

Fail: FDA Sued Over Chemicals In Soap

Fail: EPA Rejects River Cleanup (Video)

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