At the bottom of the sea: the garbage that betrays us
The Calypso Trench in the Ionian Sea reveals a worrying concentration of marine debris, revealing the extent of human pollution in the depths of the ocean.
In the Calypso Trench, more than 5,100 meters under the Mediterranean Sea, scientists found what should not be there: bags, plastics, glass, textiles. It is not an accident, it is a mirror.
This discovery, part of the European iAtlantic project, shows that even the deepest corners of the ocean are not safe from our footprint. Despite international regulations such as the MARPOL Convention, waste continues to arrive, affecting unique habitats and little-known species.
The Mediterranean Sea, which represents less than 1% of the world's ocean surface, is home to up to 7% of the planet's plastic pollution. Its semi-enclosed nature and high coastal population density make it a natural waste trap.
This discovery is not just a scientific fact; it is a wake-up call. How long can we ignore the consequences of our actions?
What do you think about this situation? Do you think it is possible to reverse the damage we have done to our oceans?
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