Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Rise of the Plasticorals: Plastic Has Fused With Coral in Okinawa and Could Enter the Rock Record

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Rise of the Plasticorals: Plastic Has Fused With Coral in Okinawa and Could Enter the Rock Record

“Scientists have discovered melted plastic debris embedded directly into coral rubble on three beaches in Okinawa, Japan. This fusion of synthetic material with biological structures could potentially leave a permanent mark in the geological record.”

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