Microplastics have infiltrated various environments, posing a significant threat to marine life and human health. Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) estimate that blue whales ingest up to 10 million pieces of microplastic daily. These tiny particles are not only found in oceans but also in food, raising concerns about their impact on human health. Microplastics can disrupt the body's chemical messengers, increasing the risk of cancer, infertility, and poorer fetal development. #OceansMonth
.#Microplastics can disrupt the body’s chemical messengers which control reproduction, growth, and metabolism — increasing the risk for cancer, infertility, and poorer fetal development. https://t.co/P5UQHltWGT
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Marine life is facing a silent threat as microplastics infiltrate our oceans. From tiny plankton to majestic whales, no creature is spared. #NSFfunded researchers estimate blue whales ingest up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day! #OceansMonth https://t.co/gDSkjVt87w https://t.co/rWeCl4N7eY
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