Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming

Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming The plastic didn’t disappear—it went invisible and spread everywhere. - Date: - March 29, 2026 - Source: - Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research - Summary: - Scientists have discovered that the ocean’s “missing” plastic hasn’t vanished—it has broken down into trillions of invisible nanoplastics now spread through water, air, and living organisms. These tiny particles may be everywhere, including inside our..