Scientists explore deep sea plastic trash crisis off Panama

A whopping 170 trillion pieces of plastic litter our seas, impacting ocean health and entering the human food chain. Scientists recently probed the depths off the coast of Panama to learn more. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

Nov 4, 2023 - 10:24
Scientists explore deep sea plastic trash crisis off Panama
A whopping 170 trillion pieces of plastic litter our seas, impacting ocean health and entering the human food chain. Scientists recently probed the depths off the coast of Panama to learn more. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.