SloveniaA scientific research project has been launched to study the spread of small black plastic discs found along Mediterranean beaches. These discs originate from a malfunction in a biological wastewater treatment plant in Italy, which caused them to enter the sea. Researchers from the University of Milan-Bicocca are now using these discs as part of a citizen science initiative, inviting beachgoers to report any findings they encounter. The goal is to track where the discs have traveled, understand how they change in marine environments, and assess their potential impact on marine ecosystems. Participants are asked to photograph the discs, record their location and date, and send the information to researchers.
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