For animals such as sea turtles, some studies indicate plastic bags and films billowing in the water may simply look similar to foods like jellyfish and squid.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that marine creatures like ascidians can change the composition of microplastics, potentially increasing their impact on marine ecosystems. These ...

Marine animals may be more likely to eat biodegradable plastics than conventional plastics, according to a study of crabs and worms on a beach in Australia.