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Environmental Science

The Impact of Microplastics on Marine Food Webs

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Microplastics have been detected in over 220 marine species, from zooplankton to whales, and are found in 90% of seabirds globally.

Why this is interesting

Every time you wash your clothes, drive a car, or open a plastic container, tiny particles are released into the ocean—and these specks are now found in the fish on your plate. How did they get there?