Plastic pollution impacts embryo survival across multiple marine species

London, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024

New research indicates that high levels of plastic pollution are lethal to the embryos of various marine species. This study tested the impact of new PVC pellets-used in the initial production stages of many plastic items-on the developmental processes of seven diverse marine species, encompassing all major oceanic superphyla. The results showed that exposure to elevated concentrations of