The Great Pacific Garbage, Once the World’s Dirtiest Ocean Zone, Is Now Home to Dozens of Species - The Daily Galaxy
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/10/2026
Summary
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, previously considered the world's dirtiest ocean zone, is now reportedly home to dozens of species, according to The Daily Galaxy. This shift highlights the complex ecological changes occurring in marine environments affected by pollution.
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