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Student spotlight: Charlotte Woodhouse
Did you know that rubber particles broken off from the wear and tear of vehicle tyres are a major source of marine plastic pollution? How does this affect marine ecosystems? Meet Charlotte Woodhouse: a PhD researcher with PML and the University of Exeter studying the biological effects of tyre particles in marine invertebrates. For our latest student spotlight, Charlotte has taken some time to share with us her crucial work on the under-researched threat of tyre pollution to marine life.
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