Oceans release microplastics into the atmosphere

Oldenburg, Germany (SPX) Aug 17, 2023

Microplastic particles are present in the marine atmosphere even in remote parts of the world. These tiny particles come from land sources but are also re-emitted into the atmosphere from the sea, a study by a team of German and Norwegian researchers led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Bottcher of the University of Oldenburg has shown. The scientists analysed air samples taken from various sites along the