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Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world
2020
2 citations
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Corina Ciocan
Summary
Researchers and commentators highlight that abandoned fiberglass recreational boats are slowly releasing toxic chemicals and microplastic fibers into coastal waters worldwide, calling attention to a largely overlooked pollution source with no clear regulatory framework for cleanup.
Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.