News Headline

Report urges California to act to protect marine ecosystems against microplastics

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2021-05-17

Roughly 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, and the U.S. is one of the top contributors to plastic pollution. It's been found in the seafloor and surface water, on beaches and shorelines. Microplastics—tiny plastics less than 5 millimeters in size —are pervasive worldwide and have been found inside marine animals, in drinking water and food.

Content
https://phys.org/news/2021-05-urges-california-marine-ecosystems-microplastics.html