Non-native species from Japanese tsunami aided by unlikely partner: Plastics

Non-native species from Japanese tsunami aided by unlikely partner: Plastics 10/04/2017 03:19 PM EDT A new study appearing this week in Science reports the discovery of a startling new role of plastic marine debris--the transport of non-native species in the world's oceans. Full story at http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/sep/non-native-species-japanese-tsunami-aided-unlikely-partner-plastics Source Oregon State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111