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Science News for January 17, 2026


Scientists trace microplastics in fertilizer from fields to the beach

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University found that only 0.2% of used PCFs are washed into rivers, while 28% end up back on beaches near direct drainage points. The study highlights a significant 'sink' in the global circulation of plastics and sheds light on the complex transport of microplastics.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·DateJan 17, 2026