science - Can one floating coconut create a whole island?

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 3 months ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

No, they cannot create a whole island. Literally speaking, an island is a piece of land surrounded by water. Land meaning you should be able to stand on it. So....

But, if you are referring to the trash floating in the ocean, and whether they would contribute to it, then yes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_Island_(Hawaii_Island)