Green turtle nests may bury 'plastic rocks' and endanger the species
Phys.org
February 27, 2026
Even the most remote regions of the globe are not free from plastic pollution. In a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have detected plastic rocks on Trindade Island, the easternmost point of South America.
Verticals
sciencephysics
Originally published on Phys.org on 2/27/2026