Wednesday 24 December 2014

Microplastics in the ocean: Biologists study effects on marine animals

Date:
December 20, 2014

Source:
Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

Summary:
Ingestion of microplastic particles does not mechanically affect marine isopods, according to new research. The study marks the launch of a series of investigations aimed at forming a risk matrix on the sensitivity of different marine species to microplastic pollution.


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