News tagged with: marine-litter
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New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life
The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
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Marine litter education boosts understanding and actions
Plymouth University news: A study by Plymouth University finds children could play an important role in solutions to reduce marine litter with some already helping to educate parents and peers about the scale of the issue.
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Minute plastic fibres found in abundance in the deep seas
Plymouth University News: Around four billion minute fibres could be littering each square kilometre of some of the world’s deep seas, according to a study led by Plymouth University and the Natural History Museum.
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Public encouraged to help protect seas and shores from pollution
Plymouth University news: Public encouraged to help protect seas and shores from pollution
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Leading scientists express concern over micro plastics in the ocean
Plymouth University news: Microplastics are becoming an increased concern because of their widespread presence in the oceans and the potential physical risks they pose to organisms.
