zizien1019/biofouling_eccov4r5_mitgcm68o: Biofouling model compatible with MITgcm w/ example outputs

Summary

Scientists built a computer model to track how tiny bits of plastic move through the ocean once algae and bacteria start growing on their surface (a process called "biofouling") — this buildup can make plastic heavier and change where it ends up, whether that's sinking to the deep sea or washing up on coastlines. Understanding where microplastics travel and accumulate matters because these are the same waters that produce the seafood many people eat, so better predictions could eventually help identify where contamination risks are highest. Note that this particular resource is a technical tool for other researchers to use, rather than a study reporting new health findings itself.