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How did the deepest part of the ocean get so polluted
The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, is found to be alarmingly polluted with physical trash and chemicals. Plastics, which are not easily broken down by organisms, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including banned chemicals, are contaminating the ocean floor. This pollution not only harms marine life but also poses a threat to human health, as these chemicals can enter the food chain. Moreover, ocean pollution reduces oxygen levels and causes mass death of marine life and reproductive issues for animals. The article highlights the need to address ocean pollution and its consequences.