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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic
Ten times more plastic dumped in Atlantic than previously believed
Plastic pollution to weigh 1.3 billion tonnes by 2040
Ocean plastic pollution set to double within 30 years – and clean-up technology won’t solve problem, study shows
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Ocean-sieving expedition reveals huge amounts of microplastic in the Atlantic - BBC News
A vast ocean-sieving expedition across the Atlantic has revealed that there is as much as 21 million tonnes of plastic particles suspended in the top 200m of the ocean. www.bbc.com
Ten times more plastic dumped in Atlantic than previously believed
Study is first of its kind to measure ‘invisible’ microplastic particles beneath the ocean surface across the entire Atlantic, researchers say www.independent.co.uk
What happens to microplastics in the ocean?
An estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic is destined for the environment by 2040 unless global action is taken, scientists say. www.bbc.com
Ocean plastic pollution set to double within 30 years – and clean-u technology won’t solve problem, study shows | The Independent
Devices that collect floating waste from the surface of the ocean will not solve the problem of plastic pollution, a study shows. Researchers found river barriers could be a more effectiv method ... www.independent.co.uk
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