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Supplementary data
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This is a supplementary dataset for a study tracking the transport and deposition of ocean-sourced microplastic particles carried by a North Atlantic hurricane — not a standalone article.
Supplementary data for “Transport and deposition of ocean-sourced microplastic particles by a North Atlantic hurricane”
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Researchers found that Atlantic hurricanes can pick up microplastics from ocean surface waters and transport them as airborne particles, depositing them far from their origin. This study reveals that extreme weather events are an important but overlooked pathway for spreading microplastic pollution to remote regions.
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