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Monthly Archives: December 2024

The Salton Sea – A Search for Microplastics

December 16, 2024 — No Comments ↓

Why Should I Care About Microplastics? Microplastics come from larger plastic items, breaking down to sizes so small we cannot see them with our bare eyes. These microplastics can be found everywhere, ranging from our oceans to even the food Continue reading →

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Microplastic Accumulation in Coastal Sediments: A Case Study of Pacific Beach

December 16, 2024 — No Comments ↓

Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that can be difficult to see and have become a growing concern in coastal environments. This project focused on Pacific Beach in San Diego, a popular destination for recreation. The presence of microplastics is Continue reading →

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Tiny Plastics, Big Questions: Exploring Microplastics at the Salton Sea

December 16, 2024 — No Comments ↓

What’s the Big Deal About Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic, smaller than a grain of rice, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items. These minuscule bits are practically everywhere—floating in our oceans, lurking in soils, and Continue reading →

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Beware the Red Filter: Microplastics in Your Drink!

December 16, 2024 — No Comments ↓

Did you know that the water we drink might contain tiny pieces of plastic? Microplastics, are small fragments that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items, and are present in much of what we consume. From the air we Continue reading →

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From Fields to Waters: How Microplastics Travel Through Agriculture to the Salton Sea

December 15, 2024 — No Comments ↓

Why Do Microplastics Matter? Microplastics are everywhere! They can be found in our oceans, rivers, air, and even the food we eat. They are very tiny in size (the tip of your pencil eraser and smaller) and are persistent in Continue reading →

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Microplastic Concentrations in Sediments at Pacific Beach

December 15, 2024 — No Comments ↓

Microplastics (MPs) have become increasingly popular in the scientific community due to increasing abundance. Microplastics form from the weathering and erosion of common single use plastics, and are often deposited through atmospheric and aquatic processes. Microplastics pose a threat to Continue reading →

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  • The Salton Sea – A Search for Microplastics
  • Microplastic Accumulation in Coastal Sediments: A Case Study of Pacific Beach
  • Tiny Plastics, Big Questions: Exploring Microplastics at the Salton Sea
  • Beware the Red Filter: Microplastics in Your Drink!
  • From Fields to Waters: How Microplastics Travel Through Agriculture to the Salton Sea

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