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Atlantic ocean holds 10x more plastic pollution than previously believed, new study finds

A plastic fish toy is pictured among sachets of various products on a trash-filled shore on Freedom Island, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 15, 2019. Picture taken July 15, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Previous research only accounted for certain types of plastics. Image: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Olivia Rosane
Freelance Reporter, Ecowatch
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