Microplastics Found in Antarctic Sea Ice Samples for First Time, Scientists Say

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By Madison DapcevichApr 23, 2020, 9:44 am327 pts
For the first time, microscopic plastic pollution has been found in Antarctic sea ice samples collected more than a decade ago, suggesting that microplastic concentrations in Southern Sea ice may be higher than previously believed. A total of 96 microplastic particles from 14 different types of polymer were…

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