Microplastics (MPs) are tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. They come from many sources like synthetic clothes, car tires, and plastic trash. These tiny particles are a big problem. They can soak up harmful chemicals and carry them around. This can mess up the environment and even harm people. MPs can get into the food chain and cause serious health issues. They c...

Imagine if the ocean had a superpower against plastic, Seagrass does not look fancy, but it could be the ocean's best ally against our plastic problem. Microplastic pollution is a massive headache for our environment and it's expected to get even worse if left unchecked Microplastic pollution is a massive problem that's expected to get even worse if we dont do anyt...

Imagine diving into the coastal waters of Thiruvottiyur after a storm. Researchers spotted something alarming: a surge in tiny plastic pieces, known as microplastics. Before Cyclone Michaung, these debris were just 150 per kilogram of sediment and 1. 28 per liter of seawater. But after the cyclone, the numbers spiked to 186 per kilogram and 3. 65 per liter! Why the c...