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Microplastics Invade Manta Ray Feeding Grounds Giving Rise to the Effects of Global Plastic Pollution
NSUWorks (Nova Southeastern University)
2020
Meghan Ulmer
Summary
Researchers found high levels of tiny plastic particles (microplastics) in the waters where manta rays feed, meaning these plastics are building up in ocean ecosystems that support marine life. This matters for people too: manta rays feed the same way many small fish do, filtering huge amounts of water for food, so widespread ocean plastic pollution likely also affects seafood we eat and the broader food chain we depend on.
Ulmer, Meghan