Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon

ScienceDaily
Jan 18, 2026, 2:58 am128 ptsTrending
Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with…

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