Microbes on floating ocean plastics: Uncovering the secret world of the 'Plastisphere'

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This article is about how microbes that are living on floating pieces of plastic debris are affecting the ocean ecosystem. The invertebrates, humans and other animals are being treated by the microbes. The microbes that are living on the plastisphere are found to cause diseases in animals and humans. Researchers are now trying to find out "why these potentially dangerous bacteria live on the Plastisphere, how they got there and how they are affecting the surrounding ocean." The researchers also found that if fish or any other ocean life digest the plastic that they are helping the microbes become more deadly. This is possible because the bacteria gain more nutrients while passing through the animal guts. 

This is not a biased article. The author used a lot of examples in back up his/her points. This helped me as the reader have a better visual about what is happening with the ocean. I cannot compare this information to what I learned in class because we did not learn about it in class. I was not confused about any of the information and did not have any further questions. I think that the author did a great job at getting across what needed to be. I do have a new perspective on microbes in the ocean. I never knew that they were doing so much damage. It is scary to think that they still need to know so much more to figure out a solution. 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140224171658.htm