Scientists studying fiddler crabs off the coast of Colombia found the tiny creatures can ingest and break down microplastic particles as they feed. Barely wider than a Post-it note, the crabs process polluted sediment naturally, offering fresh insight into how ecosystems may help reduce plastic waste already in the ocean.
(c) Hussain Ni
(c) Hussain Ni

Tiny fiddler crabs show how nature can help tackle microplastics

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Scientists studying fiddler crabs off the coast of Colombia found the tiny creatures can ingest and break down microplastic particles as they feed. Barely wider than a Post-it note, the crabs process polluted sediment naturally, offering fresh insight into how ecosystems may help reduce plastic waste already in the ocean.

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Scientists studying fiddler crabs off the coast of Colombia found the tiny creatures can ingest and break down microplastic particles as they feed. Barely wider than a Post-it note, the crabs process polluted sediment naturally, offering fresh insight into how ecosystems may help reduce plastic waste already in the ocean.
Tiny fiddler crabs show how nature can help tackle microplastics