The deepest-ever dive, performed by American explorer Victor Vescovo, has led to the discovery of plastic waste on the seafloor. Vescovo dived seven miles to the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench – the deepest spot in the ocean. During his four-hour exploration of the trench, Vescovo discovered a plastic bag and sweet wrappers.
The deepest-ever dive, performed by American explorer Victor Vescovo, has led to the discovery of plastic waste on the seafloor. Vescovo dived 11km to the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench – the deepest spot in the ocean. During his four-hour exploration of the trench, Vescovo discovered a plastic bag and sweet wrappers.