Scientists find first evidence that dolphins are inhaling microplastics, according to a new study
Researchers have found microplastics in the breath of bottlenose dolphins. It’s the first evidence that marine mammals could be inhaling the toxic particles, a new study says.
Microplastics found in dolphin breath
Researchers found microplastics in dolphins' breath, suggesting inhalation may be a significant exposure route for marine life.
Dolphins Are Exhaling Microplastics: What Does It Mean for Marine Life?
U.S. researchers found microplastic particles in dolphin breath, raising new concerns about ocean pollution.
Microplastics detected in dolphin breath
U.S. researchers have detected microplastic particles in air exhaled by wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation may be a relevant route of exposure to these potentially harmful contaminants.
These Scientists Tested Dolphin Breath. They Found Plastic.
Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in every animal they tested. Scientists have found plastic pollution almost everywhere they have looked. In clouds. On Mount Everest.
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
Tiny plastic pieces have spread all over the planet – on land, in the air and even in clouds. An estimated 170 trillion bits of microplastic are estimated to be in the oceans alone. Across the globe,
Dolphins breathe in microplastics and it could be damaging their lungs
Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico have tiny bits of plastic in their breath, and this is probably a worldwide problem
Dolphins are inhaling microplastics just like humans, study finds
Scientists have found microplastics in the air exhaled by wild dolphins, suggesting that these tiny particles are not just swallowed but also breathed in by marine mammals. This is the first confirmation that dolphins,
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