Microplastics in oceans may distort carbon cycle understanding

Phys.org12/5/2025 • Last cited 12/5/2025

Summary

Microplastics in the oceans may complicate our understanding of the carbon cycle, which is essential for maintaining marine life and mitigating climate change, according to Phys.org. The presence of these pollutants could potentially alter the dynamics of carbon absorption and release in ocean ecosystems.

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