News Headline
4 Million Pounds of Microplastics Found in Corals, Causing Tissue Necrosis in Fishes
Source
Nature World News
Publication Date
2021-12-02
Harmful to ocean and aquatic life, microplastics make up the nearly three percent toxic pollutants in shallow, tropical waters where corals flourish. These toxic chemicals bring huge detrimental impact on reef health, and a new study reveals 4 million pounds of them may be stored in coral skeletons every year