Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens | Miami News

New research reveals ocean plastic pollution is far worse than we thought—millions of metric tons pour into seas yearly, breaking down into toxic microplastics that devastate marine life and infiltrate our food chain. From entangled turtles to seabirds feeding plastic to chicks, the scale of harm is staggering. Scientists are now mapping hotspots using advanced modeling to target cleanup and prevention, while confronting the legacy of disposable culture that fueled this crisis. Understanding the full scope is the first step toward reversing this global emergency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4513673eb02b3f5b