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For decades, the Mariana Trench represented the ultimate symbol of Earth’s untouched wilderness. Located in the western Pacific Ocean and plunging deeper than Mount Everest is tall. It was long viewed as a realm beyond the reach of human activity. Scientists once believed that its extreme depth, crushing pressure, and total darkness created a natural barrier protecting it from the consequences of modern life. That belief changed profoundly when researchers discovered a plastic bag resting on the seafloor of the Mariana Trench. The finding was…
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