University of Exeter: Plastic Pollution Can Kill Variety of Ocean Embryos
April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024
EXETER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows.
Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production "nurdles" used to make many plastic products) on the development of seven species, spanning all major groups (superphyla) of ocean animals.
Exposure to high concentrations of PVC pellets p . . .
High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows.
Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production "nurdles" used to make many plastic products) on the development of seven species, spanning all major groups (superphyla) of ocean animals.
Exposure to high concentrations of PVC pellets p . . .