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The impact of debris on marine life

Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2015 · Vol. 92(1-2) · pp. 170–179

Sarah Gall✉(University of Plymouth)Richard C. Thompson(University of Plymouth)

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesMarine debrisThreatened speciesDebrisMarine lifeBiodiversityIUCN Red ListEcologyEnvironmental scienceMicroplasticsMarine pollution

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Environmental ExposurePlasticsWaste ProductsBiodiversityEndangered SpeciesAquatic Organisms

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