Microplastics reach even 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, study finds

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Jul 15, 2026, 5:00 pm122 ptsTrending
Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. As larger plastic debris breaks down into microplastics, these tiny particles are transported throughout marine ecosystems by ocean currents, threatening marine life and…

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