A national survey conducted by scientists from the University of Portsmouth (UP) in England has found a significantly higher concentration of microplastics around Great Britain's coastline. [.]
Rowers taking part in the GB Row Challenge last summer filtered plastic from the sea water as they circumnavigated the country. Their filters were then analysed at the University of Portsmouth.
A survey of Britain’s coastline has revealed concentrations of microplastics that are up to 100 times worse than previously recorded, University of Portsmouth scientists have said.
About 200 barrels of reservoir fluid - which can contain crude oil - spilled into the internationally important body of water in Dorset from an underwater pipeline.