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Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here’s why this is a concern

Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here’s why this is a concern: Tiny pieces of plastic litter have a harmful impact on marine animals, including mussels. Popova Tetiana/Shutterstock Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have …

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Mussels are disappearing from the Thames and growing smaller – and it’s partly because the river is cleaner

Mussels are disappearing from the Thames and growing smaller – and it’s partly because the river is cleaner: The population of River Thames freshwater mussels has declined by almost 95% since 1964. BadPixma/Shutterstock Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, are home to 10% of all known animal species. Yet at the same time, they are losing their …

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