Articles for tag: Plastics, pollution

Emerging Research and Discoveries

Beyond the Bag: What Happens When Animals Ingest Plastic

Annette Uy

Picture this: a majestic sea turtle gliding through crystal-clear waters, mistaking a floating plastic bag for its favorite meal – a jellyfish. This isn’t just a tragic accident; it’s happening millions of times across our planet every single day. From the tiniest plankton to the largest whales, creatures everywhere are consuming plastic at an alarming ...