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Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US

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Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US
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A study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the UB reveals that reducing single-use plastic is essential for protecting coastal ecosystems. Floating litter has also invaded Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and one of the most important in the world.

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