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Synthetic polymers in the marine environment: A rapidly increasing, long-term threat
Environmental Research · 2008 · Vol. 108(2) · pp. 131–139
Charles J. Moore✉(Healing Foundation)
Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMarine debrisPlastic pollutionMicroplasticsLitterDebrisBiotaEnvironmental sciencePollutionFishingFishery
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AnimalsBathing BeachesBiodegradation, EnvironmentalEnvironmental MonitoringMarine BiologyOceans and SeasPlasticsRefuse DisposalWater Pollutants, ChemicalWater PollutionEcosystem
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- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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