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Garbage In The Ocean Is A Growing Problem, But Sometimes Sea Life Will Put It To Good Use

A Florida Keys sighting showed a mother octopus and her brood sheltering inside a glass bottle found in the ocean.
Experts note such trash-uses aren’t a reason to celebrate pollution; they simply reflect adaptable wildlife behaviors.
Koch emphasizes artificial reefs aim to support ecosystems and coral growth, not to rely on trash for habitat.
The report ties the incident to broader pollution and climate-change effects reducing natural reef habitats.
The story also mentions ongoing discussions about lithium finds and their potential impact on the EV industry.
Koch, director of Monroe County's Artificial Reefs Program, discovered the bottle while snorkeling in the Keys.
The observer documented the moment on video to share the unusual sheltering behavior.
Koch described how octopuses may use human-made objects for shelter in the wild.
The piece notes the broader need to reduce ocean trash despite these unusual findings.

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