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French internet petition urges EU to take action on plastic marine pollution

December 29, 2010

Scientists estimate that there are 250 billion tiny plastic fragments polluting the Mediterranean, remnants of plastic bags and bottles. They are ingested by plankton and small fish but their impact isn't known.

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