Everyone sees the litter-filled ocean – but you have 20/20 vision & high IQ if you find 7 plastic bottles in 45 seconds

CAN you see through the mountains of litter to find the seven hidden water bottles in this trash-filled image?

It’s no secret that the oceans have suffered the past few years, and this optical illusion shows why recycling is important.

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The image, created by recycling experts Cartridge Save , captures a not-so-lovely oceanic scene.

Floating around in the ocean are trash bags, food containers, cups, and fish carcasses.

Some sea creatures can also be seen swimming around all of the litter.

However, also floating in the ocean is seven sneaky plastic water bottles.

The average player can find the seven bottles in 25 seconds, but Cartridge Save is challenging puzzle lovers to try and find them in a record nine seconds.

“Puzzles like these can help people visualize the real impact of plastic pollution on marine biodiversity,” Ian Cowley, founder of Cartridge Save, said

“Marine plastic pollution is a significant environmental challenge, with an estimated 170 trillion particles forming a plastic smog in our oceans.

“This underscores the urgent need to develop strategies to address this crisis.”

While we may not be able to solve the pollution crisis right this instant, we can solve this brain teaser.

Still searching for the bottles?

Looking at the ocean’s surface, you’ll notice one bottle floating right above.

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As you scan the image, you’ll see the outline of several other bottles.

Was that one too hard?

Practice makes perfect; try this lighthearted illusion.

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Hidden inside this group of happy pink elephants with butterflies surrounding them is a tiny heart.

Can you spot the heart in under seven seconds?

If you prefer reading over cartoons, try to find the odd word out in this mind-boggling brain teaser.

Feeling the Olympic spirit? Try to spot the missing number in this illusion.

Real puzzle lovers should be able to get the number in under 12 seconds.

Ready for the answers?

The tiny heart hidden in the herd of elephants can be found at the very top of the image.

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Those still searching for the hidden word will find breading at the bottom of the image instead of reading.

Finally, the missing number in the Olympic ring is 14.

If you were stumped on those don’t stress, we have tons more illusions and brain teasers for you to try out.

Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions

Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.

• They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
• By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
• Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
• Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
• Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.