Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

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Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution?

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Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife.

But by studying the way a manta ray feeds on plankton, scientists in the US have designed a filtration system that captures the tiny fragments without getting clogged.Animator: Jules BartlFor more on this story and other animals that have inspired inventions, listen to '

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