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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:11 UTC.

Why it matters

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