Study finds plastic pollutants inside the bodies of deep-sea amphipods living in oceanic trenches

The video explores the discovery of amphipods in the deep Pacific Ocean and their analysis for plastic fibers. Researchers at Newcastle University dissected these creatures, finding man-made fibers in their stomachs. Advanced technology in Milton Keynes confirmed these fibers as plastic. The study highlights the shocking extent of plastic pollution, revealing its presence even in the deepest ocean trenches and confirming its global scale.

What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Sky Ocean Rescue?

• To find new species of fish

• To analyze the diet of deep-sea creatures

• To study the impact of plastic pollution

• To explore new underwater habitats

Where is the advanced machine used for identifying microscopic fibers located?

• Newcastle University

• Milton Keynes

• Sky Ocean Rescue Headquarters

• Pacific Ocean

What did the advanced technology confirm about the materials found in the amphipods?

• They were harmless to the environment

• They were plastic fibers

• They were a new type of microorganism

• They were natural fibers

How much plastic is produced globally each year, according to the research?

• 400 million tons

• 300 million tons

• 200 million tons

• 100 million tons

What percentage of sea pollutants are plastic-based?

• 30 to 50%

• 10 to 20%

• 100%

• 60 to 90%