Turns out, tiny ocean critters like copepods are basically running a microplastics delivery service—moving hundreds of plastic bits a day from the surface to the deep sea and up the food chain. Scientists tracked how fast these plastics move through their guts (about 40 minutes!) and found they’re spreading way faster than we thought. This means microplastics are not just everywhere in the ocean—they’re also ending up in our seafood, salt, and even bottled water. Anyone else suddenly craving less sushi? #Science #microplastics #oceanhealth