Microplastic pollution induces algae blooms in experimental ponds but bioplastics are less harmful
Scott G. Morton, Gabriel Vucelic-Frick, Jonathan R. Dickey, Bhausaheb S. Rajput, Cody J. Spiegel, Dahlia A. Loomis, Sara L. Jackrel, Michael D. Burkart, Jonathan B. Shurin
The paper shows that petroleum-derived microplastics cause algal blooms and reduce zooplankton, while bioplastics have less impact in experimental ponds.
Communications Sustainability · Jan 19, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology