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Tiny particles, huge threat

In some oceans the concentration of microplastics is up to seven times higher than that of plankton. With devastating effects on wildlife. Fish don’t know the difference between plankton and micro-plastics until it’s too late. (RTS/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on October 16, 2013 - 11:00

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