Corals may store a surprising amount of microplastics in their skeletons
It’s unclear what effect the sequestering might have on reef health
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Corals can store tiny plastic particles in their skeletons. Worldwide, corals may trap up to 3 percent of all microplastics in surrounding, shallow waters every year, scientists estimate.
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