Thursday, January 3, 2019

Microplastics and plastic additives discovered in ascidians all along Israel's coastline

A new study finds that microplastics -- tiny pieces of plastic ingested by aquatic life -- are present in solitary ascidians, sac-like marine invertebrate filter feeders, all along the Israeli coastline. The research also confirmed the presence of plastic additives, i.e. 'plasticizers,' in ascidians.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SydvXH
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