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The True "Bottom" of the Food Chain Is Plenty Polluted

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Pollution Impact on Deep-Sea Creatures in the Mariana Trench

A discussion on the impact of pollution on deep-sea creatures in the Mariana Trench, with high levels of harmful compounds found in scavenging amphipods. Researchers are raising concerns about the effects on reproduction in surface-dwelling species and challenging the belief that the deep sea is unaffected by pollution.

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