Algal blooms accelerate plastic weathering, potentially fueling microplastic formation

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Jul 28, 2026, 5:20 pm127 ptsTrending
Every summer, algal blooms turn rivers and lakes green. Although they are widely known as a major form of water pollution that makes water murky, a KAIST research team has now shown for the first time that algal bloom conditions can make discarded plastics, such as plastic bags, more prone to breaking apart,…

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