Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment: Comparative Analyses of Bacterial Biofilms, Macroinvertebrate Colonization, and Degradation Patterns
Kirsten M Montpetit, Brian T. Nedved, Michael G. Hadfield, Marnie L. Freckelton
This study compares bacterial biofilms, macroinvertebrate colonization, and degradation patterns on biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics and natural substrates over 22 weeks.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2026 · PreprintEcology