Microplastics Found in "Half of Deep Sea Creatures"

[Sea Save Foundation]

A study of deep sea invertebrates (starfish and snails) has found that 48 percent of them contained microplastics. This is consistent with studies of shallow water animals. Microplastics are considered any plastic under 5 mm in size. They are eaten by plankton and fish, are bioaccumulated as they move up the food chain, and are ultimately ingested by humans.

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