Microplastics reach remote ecosystem as Indian Ocean animals show high levels

Life on Earth isn't just about the flora and fauna anymore, microplastics have entered the equation deep enough to reach the surface levels of vast oceans that no human has ever seen. Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans annually. As larger plastic debris breaks down into microplastics, these tiny particles are spread throughout the marine ecosystem by ocean currents, threatening not only marine life but also the human food chain.The matter has risen in effect enough to make scientists study the effects of microplastic contamination actively in all surface areas of the planet. While numerous studies have documented this in coastal waters and surface oceans, little is known about its presence in the deep sea, which accounts for nearly 90% of the world's marine environment.