The Sweet Smell of Plastic
Seabird attracted to Plastic. Photo Credit: University of California By Sabrina Groves Plastic particles are ingested by hundreds of species of marine organisms, ranging from the smallest zooplankton to behemoth baleen whales. More than 600 species are affected by plastic waste in the oceans . By 2050, researchers predict that 99% of seabird species will have consumed plastic . The reason behind such massive ingestion, is less clear. To answer this question, researchers started with the basics: