Zooplankton Create Dangerous Nanoplastics

A study led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst revealed that rotifers, microscopic zooplankton found in fresh and ocean water, can break down microplastics into smaller, potentially more hazardous nanoplastics.

Each rotifer can produce between 348,000 and 366,000 nanoplastic particles daily, contributing to a significant environmental threat.

These nanoplastics are more reactive and potentially more harmful to humans and other living beings than microplastics, highlighting the urgent need for effective plastic recycling methods.