Scientists Uncover Long-Term Impact of Plastic Pollution in Oceans
TL;DR
New research using computer models reveals that plastic pollution in the ocean persists for over a century due to slow breakdown and sinking processes involving marine snow, helping to explain the 'missing plastic' problem and highlighting the need for long-term policy solutions.
Topics:scienceenvironment#environment#marine-snow#microplastics#ocean-plastic#plastic-degradation#pollution-cycle
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