Chemicals banned in the 1970s have been found in the deepest reaches of the Pacific Ocean, a new study shows.
Scientists were surprised by the relatively high concentrations of pollutants like PCBs and PBDEs in deep sea ecosystems.
Banned 被禁止的
Chemical 化学物质
Persist in 持续
Deep ocean 深海
Reach 管辖范围,区域
The Pacific Ocean 太平洋
Concentration 浓度
Pollutant 污染物
PCBs 多氯联苯
PBDEs 多溴二苯醚
Ecosystem 生态系统