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Study helps pinpoint areas where microplastics will accumulate


An MIT study finds microparticles are less likely to accumulate in sediment infused with biofilms, such as sandy riverbeds or seashores. The work may guide people studying impacts of microplastics or determining priority zones for monitoring and protection.

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