Floating plastic in oceans far less than feared
A global cruise and related studies estimate floating plastic debris in the open ocean at 7 000 to 35 000 tons far below prior 1 million ton projections. Most pieces are under 0.2 inches, with tiny fragments possibly consumed by small fish, prompting questions about the missing microplastics.
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Andres Cozar
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