Why scientists are dumping microplastics into Ontario's Experimental Lakes Area
IISD Experimental Lakes Area is known as the world's freshwater laboratory and was set aside for scientists to conduct research in northwest Ontario, including a new project that aims to shed light on the effects of microplastics on ecosystems.
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