Is No Place Safe From Pollution? Trash Found at the Deepest Points of the Ocean

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a deep-sea expedition that uncovered shocking levels of pollution at 35,000 feet below sea level. Researchers found plastic waste and microplastics affecting marine life, confirming that no part of the ocean is safe from human pollution.

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