Patrick Simmons+FollowMicroplastics: The Ocean’s Unwanted DeliveryTurns 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 #oceanhealth10Share
James Brady+FollowPorpoises Are Warning Us About MercuryScientists just found UK porpoises with record-high mercury in their livers—almost double what it was in the 90s! The more mercury, the more likely these dolphin cousins are to die from disease. It’s not just bad news for them: what’s happening to porpoises could be a red flag for our own seafood. Mercury in the ocean is rising thanks to pollution, and it’s working its way up the food chain. Time to rethink what we’re putting in the water (and on our plates). #Science #OceanHealth #MercuryPoisoning10Share
