"The accumulation of microplastics is a serious concern for the ecosystem and the local community living off of these marine resources, and can have a negative impact on human health."
Scientists removed 874 pieces of plastic from the bodies of 135 crabs along the Thames.
The sheeting allowed the two octogenarians to embrace in a Barcelona nursing home.
It can also survive on stainless steel for just as long, scientists have warned.
Floating plastics quickly build a coating of algae and microorganisms that smells edible to the marine reptiles, reveals new research
The retailer will roll out the move on all own-branded and branded canned food products from March 2 to meet environmental targets.
Rob Stevenson, from Padstow, Cornwall, co-founder of the Beach Guardian initiative, said this illustrates the plastic problem
The managed to make it a mile up from the shore despite the plastic being tangled round his back leg and antlers
The young female seal, called Flowerpot, was found on Horsey beach in Norfolk with a large plastic object around her neck which was clearly causing her pain.