A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

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Scientists found invisible plastic pollution across the North Atlantic Ocean. These particles harm both wildlife and humans.

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These plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters, enter our oceans through human waste and penetrate the food chain.

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The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.