Plastic Pollution

[David B. Benson]

Seagrass meadows may facilitate marine plastic removal from the sea
2021 Jan 14
Phys.org
phys.org/news/2021-01-seagrass-meadows-marine-plastic-sea.html

Somehow moves it to the shore.

[David B. Benson]

Ocean surface slicks are pelagic nurseries for diverse species
2021 Feb 04
Phys.org
phys.org/news/2021-02-ocean-surface-slicks-pelagic-nurseries.html

These waters also congregate floating plastics.

[David B. Benson]

Environmental scientists cite need for studies into impact of microplastics
Bob Yirka
2021 Feb 12
Phys.org
phys.org/news/2021-02-environmental-scientists-cite-impact-microplastics.html

Specifically, after ingestion by humans.

[David B. Benson]

Dead, sick baby turtles wash up on central Queensland beaches after eating plastic
Karyn Wilson & Errin Semmier
ABC Capricornia
www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-17/baby-turtles-washing-up-on-qld-beach-eat-plastic-debris/13162720

How do the plastic bits arrive on those remote beaches?

[David B. Benson]

It's not just the oceans: scientists find plastic is also polluting the air
Gary Fuller
2021 Feb 26
The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/26/not-just-oceans-plastic-polluting-air-delhi-smog

Burning plastic.