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Benthic foraminifera in Gulf of Mexico show temporal and spatial dynamics of microplastics

Researchers used benthic foraminifera from sediment cores in the Gulf of Mexico to reconstruct the temporal and spatial dynamics of microplastic accumulation since plastic production began. The study found that microplastic concentrations in sediment records reflected the historical increase in global plastic production over recent decades.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 5 citations