English  |  Español  |  Français
Knowledge Base

Search criteria

Information Types

Subjects

  • Chemicals and Pollution (595)

Countries

Date

  • Added or updated since:

  • Custom range...

News Headline

Microplastic Pollution Found in Deep Sediments on the Ocean Floor

Source
Scitech Daily

Publication Date
2020-01-29

Microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and most studies of the issue have focused on land-based sources, such as discarded plastic bags or water bottles. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology have linked microplastics in China’s Beibu Gulf with heavy fishing activities. Surprisingly, many of the particles were hidden in deep sediments on the ocean floor, which could have led scientists to underestimate the extent of the contamination.

Content
https://scitechdaily.com/microplastic-pollution-found-in-deep-sediments-on-the-ocean-floor/