Rivers and tidal currents keep 80% of microfibers from reaching oceans, study suggests

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Mar 20, 2026, 2:40 pm63 ptsTrending
Every time we do a load of laundry, tiny fibers of polyester escape from our clothes and slip down the drain. These microfibers, so small they can be invisible to the naked eye, are among the most common forms of microplastic in the ocean. Yet, new research published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans…

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