Deep ocean, familiar trash: Plastic waste found alongside possible new species

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Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 pm125 ptsTrending
It's no secret that plastic and other human trash are a problem for marine life, but our understanding has long focused on the ocean's surface. As described in a study published in PLOS One, a more complete picture is coming into focus, revealing that even some of our planet's greatest depths have become home…

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