The deep sea: plastic’s lasting legacy

The deep sea: plastic’s lasting legacy

The deep sea: plastic’s lasting legacy The deep sea is often the final destination for plastic waste, where it can remain for centuries, impacting marine ecosystems in many ways. The slow buildup of plastic on the seabed serves as a long-lasting reminder of human impact on the oceans. Settling on the seabed Plastic eventually sinks to the ocean floor, even in the deepest trenches. Long-lasting impact Plastic remains on the seabed for hundreds of years, harming sea life. Habitat disruption Plastic waste gathers around corals and rocks, damaging ocean homes.