The gruesome images of a sea turtle killed by a plastic bag and plastic items found in the stomach of an albatross carcass are distressing. But what about the tiny microplastics that aren’t as readily visible? Professor JOHN MEEKER investigates
The success of Blue Planet II has transformed Britain into a country were millions of people are extremely concerned about the impact plastics are having on our marine and local environments. Scientists have now announced that they have discovered an enzyme that can break down this waste so it can be more easily recycled, writes BRENDAN MONTAGUE