For some corals, meals can come with a side of microplastics

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 16:00 in Earth & Climate

Tiny microplastic particles are about as common in the ocean today as plastic is in our daily lives. Synthetic clothing, containers, bottles, plastic bags and cosmetics all degrade and release microplastics into the environment. Corals and other marine organisms are eating microplastics that enter the waterway. Studies in this emerging field show some harmful effects, … Continue reading For some corals, meals can come with a side of microplastics

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