The Anthropocene at 4,200 feet below sea level:
The hard surface of the container acted a bit like a rocky reef, attracting animals like tubeworms, scallops, snails and tunicates. Yet nearby animals found on rocky reefs did not colonize the container; these included sponges, soft corals and crinoids. This is most likely due to the fact that these animals are slower growing and were outcompeted by other animals. Another explanation could be that they were sensitive to the potentially toxic effects of corrosion-resistant coatings on the shipping container.
“Deep sea shipping container ecology and the toxic Anthropocene” is my new seapunk band name.
The Committee to Nuke Elysium 