COVID-19 mask swallowed by sea turtle caught off Japan coast
A disposable mask has been found in the feces of a juvenile green sea turtle caught off Japans northeastern coast, a study by a team of Japanese researchers shows, raising concerns that COVID-related plastic debris is contaminating the marine ecosystem.
Hideshige Takada University Of Tokyo Kyodo University Of Tokyo Tokyo University Of Agriculture Tokyo University Marine Pollution Bulletin
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