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This study reveals that the Mariana Trench serves as a significant sink for microplastics, with the highest concentration recorded in benthic sediments at 2,400 particles per kilogram. The analysis of sediment cores shows that 85% of these particles are synthetic fibers, primarily from clothing and fishing gear. The findings indicate that current estimates of marine plastic pollution may significantly underestimate the total amount sequestered in deep-sea environments.

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