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Even protected Florida wetlands can't escape microplastic pollution

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Even protected Florida wetlands can't escape microplastic pollution
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Microplastics are turning up almost everywhere—from oceans and rivers to soils and sediments—yet far less is known about what happens when they enter freshwater wetlands. Often overlooked in favor of marine and coastal environments, wetlands can act as both pathways and traps for microplastics, potentially capturing and retaining pollution.

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