A team of marine scientists had uncovered toxic bacteria living on the surfaces of microplastics (which are pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters in size) collected from the coastal areas of Singapore. These bacteria are capable of causing coral bleaching, and triggering wound infections in humans. The team also discovered a diversity of bacteria, including useful organisms - such as those that can degrade marine pollutants like hydrocarbons - in the plastic waste.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190211110348.htm
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190211110348.htm
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