Researchers counted more than 171 trillion pieces of plastic. In total, this is about 2.3 million tons. These estimates are based on surface water data collected from approximately 12,000 stations worldwide from 1979 to 2019.
Researchers focused on microplastics, not ordinary plastic waste. These small particles are dangerous to life in the ocean as they can be easily swallowed. The authors of the study predict that by 2040, the level of plastic pollution will increase by about 2.6 times.
Source: Ferra
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