Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics
Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife. But by studying the way a manta ray feeds on plankton, scientists in the US have designed a filtration system that captures the tiny fragments without getting clogged.

 

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