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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Ironically, one cannot find the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on maps, yet it occupies a vast area, a testament to humanity's negligence. Made up of microplastics and debris, this environmental crisis serves as a stark reminder of how human actions can lead to the creation of hidden yet significant realms in our oceans.
Okunoshima: The Rabbit Island
Okunoshima in Japan, also known as Rabbit Island, presents a unique case where hundreds of wild rabbits thrive. Once an industrial site for chemical research, the island’s accidental inhabitants have become a tourist attraction, but their fragile ecosystem faces pressures from visitors who are unwittingly harming them.