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The attention on microplastic pollution is welcomed. But scientists
 can do better.
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The attention on microplastic pollution is welcomed. But scientists can do better.

An expert marine biologist on the many ways microplastic pollution research can be bolstered

In the past few years, microplastics— small pieces of plastic up to 5 millimeters in size—have been getting a lot of attention, but not all studies are created equal.

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