Tiny creatures of sea expose big story of Gujarat’s plastic waste

Barnacles on Gujarat's coast show high microplastic contamination levels. Shivrajpur beach, a Blue Flag site, recorded the highest concentration of these particles. Researchers found microplastics in barnacles, seawater, and coastal sediments across thirteen locations. Plastic waste entering rivers and industrial effluents contribute significantly to this marine pollution. These findings highlight the widespread presence of plastic pollution in the marine ecosystem.