Plastic litter in oceans overestimated, study suggests
8th August 2023
While most plastic particles in the ocean are very small, the total mass of these microplastics -- defined as less than five millimetres (0.2 inches) -- is relatively low.
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The preponderance of larger floating pieces suggests that the total amount of plastic in the ocean is "much lower" than previously thought. (Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)
