Dangerous bacteria found in plastic pollution on Latvian and Lithuanian coastline

Video. Plastic pollution: dangerous bacteria on Latvian and Lithuanian coast

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Scientists mapping plastic pollution on the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline have discovered high levels of dangerous bacteria, called vibrio. A project largely funded by the European Cohesion Policy, called, ESMIC, has found 736 pieces of litter on 100 metres of beach.

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