More than five trillion plastic pieces weighing over 250,000 tonnes are currently floating on the sea's surface.
"Microplastics are of particular concern in marine environments because they may be similar or smaller in size to prey or particles selected for ingestion by marine organisms," the study wrote. The study noted the extent of the adverse effects of plastic pollution on marine life is not fully understood, though it is known to negatively affect around 700 marine species, mainly through ingestion.
Since many deep-sea organisms, including amphipods, have evolved to ensure feeding success at rare opportunities, the likelihood of ingesting new foreign bodies is high.
The real question is: Is the plastic metabolized?
No one is believing .
life might incorporate it to build new better body step in evolution
So these sneaky little buggers are creeping up to dry land and eating our plastic?
Not nice. But what's not nice either is that in our drinking water are tiny traces of arsenic as well. Dont tell us we need to safe the planet!
And who’s been down there lately? David Attenborough that’s who.
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