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Stopping ocean plastic by 2050 may not end microplastic buildup
Original: Halting plastic flows into oceans by 2050 may not stop microplastic buildup
New research suggests that even if the flow of plastic into the oceans were halted by 2050, microplastic accumulation in marine environments could continue. Larger plastic already in the water would keep breaking down into microscopic fragments, meaning legacy pollution alone could sustain microplastic levels for decades. The finding raises questions about whether international efforts to curb plastic pollution would deliver the ocean benefits many expect.
Why now: It challenges assumptions behind global plastic treaty negotiations currently underway
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