zizien1019/biofouling_eccov4r5_mitgcm68o: Biofouling model compatible with MITgcm

Summary

I should note upfront that this abstract is actually a software repository description, not a research findings summary — it's code for a computer model, so I can't confirm specific results about health impacts. That said, here's what I can say based on what's described: Scientists built a computer simulation tool to track how tiny plastic pieces (microplastics) move through the ocean once algae and tiny sea creatures grow on their surface — a process called "biofouling" that makes plastic heavier and changes how it sinks or floats. Understanding where microplastics end up in the ocean matters because these particles can enter the food chain and eventually reach the seafood and water we consume,