Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 08:10
in Earth & Climate
The dangers of plastics, and more specifically microplastics, is increasingly grabbing the world's attention. A growing body of research shows that plastics and microplastics in the marine environment are having a devastating effect on life in the sea. The impact has been tracked particularly closely in laboratory setups where conditions can be managed and effects monitored.