Articles for tag: Microplastic Pollution

The Entanglement Trap: When Plastic Becomes a Prison

Plastic vs. Sea Turtles: The Ongoing Battle for Survival in Our Oceans

Annette Uy

Picture this: a baby sea turtle that survived mass extinction events, outlived dinosaurs, and navigated the same ocean currents for over 100 million years is now facing its biggest threat from a material invented less than 80 years ago. Plastic waste has transformed our blue planet into a minefield of dangers for these ancient mariners. ...

Microplastics in Paradise? Discover the Hidden Threat in Brazil’s Marine Havens

Jan Otte

Celebrated as havens of biodiversity, Brazil’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are under strict control meant to guard delicate ecosystems from human impact. Still, a novel study reveals a sneaky invader slipping past these defenses: microplastics. Little plastic particles have crept into even the most pristine, no-take reserves where fishing, tourism, and industrial activity are prohibited ...