Microplastic pollution may result in weakened mussels

In recent years, we've seen a number of research groups develop waterproof adhesives inspired by the fibers that mussels use to cling to rocks. Unfortunately, though, the mussels themselves may be losing their grip on those rocks, due to marine microplastic pollution.

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Category: Environment

Tags:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Microplastic
• Ocean
• Plastic waste
• Pollution

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2RpELGH