Report on June Speaker: – Garth Covernton, “Microplastics in the Ocean”
Garth Covernton, who just weeks ago received his PhD, shared the results of his studies and work experience on the source, fate, and ecological implications of microplastic contamination in the marine environment. We learned that plastics made from fossil fuels are the major source of plastic waste, but sadly, less than 10% is recycled, and…