this video was created to discuss how abundant microplastics are in our marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n
eckerd college student researchers share why our oceans are such a vital part of our environment, and why it is important to keep our oceans plastic-free. shannon grace-day, a research assistant at eckerd college discusses the microplastics found in manatee specimens from tampa bay and how critical the situation is becoming.<\/p>\n
funding for the research behind this project was provided by the tampa bay environmental restoration fund.<\/p>\n
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