Microplastics are merging with bacteria and turning into large clumps in sea water, scientists have discovered. Glue-like molecules emitted by bacteria - called biopolymers - join with the plastic particles to form large masses. Scroll down for videoGlue-like substances secreted by bacteria are sticking tiny particles of plastic together in the ocean to form larger masses, scientists have discovered. The scientists say they were surprised to discover large masses of biopolymers formed the bulk of these plastic agglomerates. 'We found that the biopolymers envelope or engulf the nanoplastic particles, which caused the plastics to agglomerate into clumps.

Source: Daily Mail February 04, 2019 11:37 UTC