Deep-Sea Pipelines Harbor Biodiversity, But Also Collect Plastic

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Takeaways:

  • New research suggests that a new oil and gas pipeline off the Angolan coast in Africa can harbour abundant and diverse wildlife.
  • The research team also suggests that these pipelines trap a large amount of plastic waste.
  • They found that the pipeline traps nutrients for food and provides a rigid substrate for shelter, attracting animals.

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