Research reveals fatal impact of plastic pollution on ocean embryos
The process of morphogenesis, crucial for the formation of an organism’s shape, was significantly impaired
09/24/2024 – New research reveals that high levels of plastic pollution have the potential to cause the death of embryos in a variety of marine animals. The study tested the effects of PVC pellets, known as “nurdles,” on the development of seven different species, covering a wide range of ocean animals.