Marine ecosystem of 307 species found in bottle cap drifted from Philippines to Japan

Researchers identified 307 species in a bottle cap that traveled from the Philippines to Japan, demonstrating long-distance rafting of coastal organisms. The finding highlights the role of plastic debris in transporting invasive species across ocean basins, with potential ecological and economic implications.

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