The Paradox Of Constant Oceanic Plastic Debris: Evidence For Evolved Microbial Biodegradation?
Ricard Solé, Ernest Fontich, Blai Vidiella, Salva Duran-Nebreda, Raúl Montañez, Jordi Piñero, Sergi Valverde
The paper uses mathematical and computer models to explain the paradox of low plastic accumulation in the North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre by proposing evolved microbial degradation as a nonlinear resource-consumer interaction.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2017 · PreprintEcology