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flag Study finds harmful bacteria on microplastics in Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, posing risks to ecosystem and human health.

flag A study from the University of Barcelona and Colombia's INVEMAR reveals harmful bacteria on microplastics in Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, a vital coastal lagoon. flag These bacteria, forming resilient biofilms known as plastispheres, pose risks to both the ecosystem and human health, as microplastics have been found in local fish. flag The research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, emphasizes urgent intervention to protect this biodiverse area from increasing pollution threats.

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