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Deadly in Small Doses: New Research Shows the Lethal Effects of Ingested Plastic on Marine Animals


Fragments of rubber balloons, plastic bags and fishing line can cause fatal blockages and injuries in sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals, according to a new analysis.

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