By Anna Turns
‘Completely unexpected’ finding is significant as harmful effects of plastic might increase as particle size decreases
Small crustaceans can fragment microplastics into pieces smaller than a cell within 96 hours, a study has shown.
Until now, plastic fragmentation has been largely attributed to slow physical processes such as sunlight and wave action, which can take years and even decades.
Source: Small crustacean can fragment microplastics in four days, study finds
Category: Plastics, Marine life, Pollution, Oceans, Science, Environment, Wildlife
