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Ocean Plastic Crisis Revealed | Orange County News
A new study reveals shocking data: 22 million tons of plastic waste have piled up in the oceans over the past 20 years, much of it now invisible microplastics wreaking havoc on marine life and ecosystems. Using satellite tech and advanced modeling, scientists have mapped this global crisis with unprecedented clarity — turning a long-known problem into an urgent emergency. Environmental experts are demanding immediate action, warning that plastic pollution threatens biodiversity and human health through the food chain. Researchers are now tracing sources and testing cleanup methods, but the…
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