Humanity is immersed in “the era of plastic” where between 9 and 12 tons of plastic waste reach the sea through rivers, drains, coastal areas or are thrown directly into the sea every year. This is because the global production of plastics has exploded in the last 50 years. In addition, it is estimated that only 20% of everything produced is recycled.
The Canary Islands are strongly affected by marine microplastic contamination, since the Gulf Stream and the Canary Current drag ...
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2022