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In the darkness of the deep sea, 80% of organisms use bioluminescence to find food, deter predators and attract mates. Now more plastic debris is sinking into the abyss. When deep-sea organisms ingest it, it can hamper their ability to emit light.
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More plastic, less glow? Pollution threatens deep sea’s bioluminescent life, experts warn
Scientists are raising concerns that deep sea plastic may be affecting the ability of bioluminescent organisms to find mates and food.