Fishing for microplastics in the Rhine

Scientists in Switzerland are concerned about microplastic pollution in the river Rhine. The tiny bits of plastic can end up in our stomachs via fish. Researchers are working on solutions.

Date 02.05.2017
Related Subjects Environment, Fish, Switzerland, Pollution
Keywords eco@africa, environment, Rhine, Switzerland, microplastic, microplastics, pollution, rivers, fish
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