Plastic Breaks Down in Ocean, After All -- And Fast

Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 15:49 in Earth & Climate

But hold the champagne. As plastic decomposes, it releases toxic chemicals that can harm ocean life—and possibly us—a new study says.

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