Plastic Is Sinking to the Seafloor | Los Angeles News

New research reveals millions of tons of plastic waste are sinking to the ocean floor, not just floating on the surface. Microplastics and larger debris, often coated in algae or sediment, are accumulating in deep-sea trenches and continental shelves, creating hidden hotspots that threaten marine ecosystems. This discovery reshapes our understanding of plastic pollution, revealing a far more pervasive crisis than previously imagined — one demanding urgent action beyond beach cleanups. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a076a9151287a1c6 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews