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The Kuril-Kamchatka Trench which is found in the Pacific Ocean has been found to be a microplastics trap.
We produce over 400 million plastic tons every year, which, among other consequences, cause plastic islands in oceans as well as plastic waste in forests, along roadsides, rivers, and practically everywhere.
According to Abel, the remains of plastic waste are found even within the deepest of oceans. The research team wanted to determine just how much microplastic pollution is present in the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. This trench is located in the Pacific Ocean s northwest region.
According to Abel, the most frequent microplastic presence was at one of Kuril-Kamchatka Trench s deepest regions which they used as a sampling station.