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The Impact of Sargassum on the Ocean Floor
We're used to seeing plastic trash floating around and blowing around here on the land. But what kind of an impact is it having all the way down there? Well, here's one thing. Scientists have observed plastic bags sort of barreling across these deep ocean areas pushed by very, very strong currents. It's believed that when plastic bags drag themselves along the deep, deep sea floor, they could plow nutrients under. If they're plowed under, that makes it even harder for the marine life that's down there to feed and survive.
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