The ocean floor is turning into the world’s biggest plastic dump site killing hundreds of underwater species

The ocean floor is becoming a massive plastic dump, with debris accumulating in deep-sea canyons and harming marine life. Scientists warn that this hidden pollution, dominated by plastics and ghost fishing gear, poses a long-term threat to hundreds of species. Prevention is the only viable solution, as deep-sea cleanup is impractical.

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Jan 24, 2026 - 11:33
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The ocean floor is turning into the world’s biggest plastic dump site killing hundreds of underwater species
The ocean floor is becoming a massive plastic dump, with debris accumulating in deep-sea canyons and harming marine life. Scientists warn that this hidden pollution, dominated by plastics and ghost fishing gear, poses a long-term threat to hundreds of species. Prevention is the only viable solution, as deep-sea cleanup is impractical.

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