The Discovery of a New Ecosystem: Coastal Species Thriving on Plastic

This chapter discusses the surprising discovery of coastal species living and reproducing on plastic debris in the open ocean, highlighting the significant impact of plastic pollution on marine life. It explores the creation of a new ecosystem in the middle of the ocean unintentionally caused by humans through the introduction of plastic. The chapter raises questions about the survival, evolution, and interactions of these new species with native species, emphasizing the need for further research.