articleEnvironmental Science & TechnologyFeb 23, 2016HYBRID OA

Microplastics Alter the Properties and Sinking Rates of Zooplankton Faecal Pellets

MCMatthew ColePKPenelope K. LindequeESElaine S. FilemanJRJames R. ClarkCLCeri Lewis

University of Exeter · Plymouth Marine Laboratory · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Plastic debris is a widespread contaminant, prevalent in aquatic ecosystems across the globe. Zooplankton readily ingest microscopic plastic (microplastic,

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  • Microplastics
  • Pellets
  • Copepod
  • Zooplankton
  • Plastic pollution
  • Biology
  • Settling
  • Pellet
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life below water
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