Скачать или смотреть Plastic Pollution Lasts Over 100 Years in Oceans: Shocking Study Reveals

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Dive into the alarming findings from a new study by HR Wallingford and Queen Mary University. Scientists modeled how plastic breaks down in the ocean, discovering that existing pollution could float on the surface for more than a century—even if we stop dumping it now.
Key insights include:
Fragments attach to marine snow and sink, but 10% remains afloat.
Releases harmful microplastics for decades.
Need long-term solutions beyond surface cleaning.
This research explains why much surface plastic is 'missing' and highlights the urgent challenge of removing plastic from marine environments. Learn about the journey of plastic in the ocean and what it means for our planet's future.