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Unsolved Mystery 1: Plastic Pollution

Unsolved Mystery 1: Plastic Pollution

Where is plastic pollution in the ocean hiding, and how does it get there?

Every year, tons of plastic manufactured on land is dumped into the sea. But scientists have yet to complete the work of figuring out all the nooks and crannies our plastic pollution nudges its way into.

Researchers like van Sebille want to know where the plastic is going so they can better understand its effects on marine life.

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