How did the deepest part of the ocean get so polluted?
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The Mariana trench, the deepest place in the Pacific Ocean is also one of the most polluted places in the world. How does that happen?
In some cases the ocean was called the "ultimate sink." Using what you learned in the video. Explain what was dumped and why it was assumed to be an acceptable practice.
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