Prolonged exposure to microplastics disrupts the metabolism of Mediterranean octocorals (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

Prolonged exposure to microplastics disrupts the metabolism of Mediterranean octocorals

Caption

The changes observed in metabolism indicate that prolonged exposure to microplastics may lead to sublethal effects, potentially reducing the energy yield of gorgonians over time.

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Odei Garcia-Garin and Núria Viladrich

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