Irish researchers find deep ocean pollution
In the depths of the Atlantic, scientists found man-made chemicals including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which can’t be broken down by the ocean. Image: Marine Institute
In the depths of the Atlantic, scientists found man-made chemicals including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which can’t be broken down by the ocean. Image: Marine Institute
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