Two GSO researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics.
Continue reading "New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay"June 7, 2023 – BBC
Continue reading "Microplastics found in ocean samples across the world"June 3, 2023 – The Guardian
Continue reading "Microplastics found in every sample of water taken during Ocean Race"
URI GSO doctoral student Victoria Fulfer is analyzing samples collected around the world during The Ocean Race for microplastics.
Continue reading "URI doctoral oceanography student playing key role in microplastics research as part of ongoing The Ocean Race"