General Article ‘Deadly’ marine plastic hotspots revealed

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Scientists are calling for urgent global action to address the escalating issue of marine plastic pollution, as a recent study identified deadly ocean hotspots.

By Yasmin Dahnoun

Scientists have revealed areas of the ocean where some of the world’s most threatened seabirds face the highest risk from potentially deadly plastics.

Seabirds often mistake small plastic fragments floating on the surface of the water for food, or ingest plastic that has already been eaten by their prey. Ingesting sm...

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