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Microplastics: A Growing and Unseen Threat

Microplastics are a growing and unseen threat to our environment. Despite their small size, they can have a large, negative impact on our ecosystems. Microplastics are particles of plastic smaller than five millimetres and can come from a variety of sources. These small pieces of plastic can come from fishing gear, clothes, and cosmetics, and even from larger pieces of plastic that have been broken down by the environment (van Sebille et al., 2016). These tiny particles of plastic can find their way into our water systems, where they can accumulate and cause harm to organisms that ingest them. A recent study found that microplastics can be found in over 60% of the salt samples tested from around the world (Cotton et al., 2020). Microplastics also pose a risk to human health as they can absorb and transfer harmful pollutants and chemicals (Rochman, 2018).
The presence of microplastics in our environment is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. We need to reduce the amount of plastic produced and increase the amount of plastic that is recycled or disposed of properly. We also need to increase research into the effects of microplastics on the environment, and educate people on the potential risks they pose (Rochman, 2019). Cont…..