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How can you spot microplastics from space?

Researchers hope to develop a system to track and monitor ocean-bound microplastics.

Researchers hope to develop a system to track and monitor ocean-bound microplastics. Image: Unsplash/naja_bertolt_jensen

Gabe Cherry
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