Factoid/2024/04/22
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Pre-production plastic pellets confirmed toxic to marine embryos
- "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 prevented healthy development in all seven species." - Excerpt from University of Exeter
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