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How much plastic is there in the ocean?
New study makes a global tally of the world’s floating trash -
Ninety-nine percent of the ocean's plastic is missing
Study suggests material may be being eaten by fish -
Q&A: Will the fossil record preserve your computer?
A chat with paleontologist Jan Zalasiewicz on what we're leaving behind for future generations -
Trending: How plastic is changing the world
From plastic rocks to plastic nests, our use of plastics can have unintended effects -
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Rocks Made of Plastic Found on Hawaiian Beach
New class of stones may become part of the fossil record -
Trillions of Plastic Pieces May Be Trapped in Arctic Ice
Waste could be released into world's oceans as world warms -
ScienceShot: Glowing Trash May Be Becoming Fish Food
Fish attracted to garbage coated with glowing microbes -
Ocean Trash Is a Lifesaver for Insect
"Great Pacific Garbage Patch" provides new nests for bugs, but impact on ecosystem is unclear -
Laundry Lint Pollutes the World's Oceans
Synthetic clothes release microscopic plastic fibers when washed -
Nest Garbage Says, 'Keep Out!'
Some birds use plastic to ward off rivals
