Microplastic in our #oceans 🌊 usually comes from littering, drainage systems and mismanaged disposal.

But one study found a prominent source of #microplastic in the #NorthSea stemmed from antifouling coatings on ships. ⛴

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https://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/565na2-1307_en-ships_shed_plastics_into_the_north_sea_via_their_coatings.pdf

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SfEP/status/1552575946150010880