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Plastic in Oceans Hits Shocking New High | Texas News

New research reveals a staggering fifty trillion pieces of plastic now choking our oceans—mostly microplastics that are nearly impossible to remove. Scientists have been tracking this growing crisis for years, and the numbers keep rising, with plastic found from ocean surfaces to the deepest trenches. While heartbreaking images of wildlife harmed by plastic fuel our despair, this data is crucial—it exposes the true scale of the problem and highlights hotspots for targeted cleanup. The study also warns of how plastic breaks down, threatening marine life and even human health through seafood…

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