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Manta ray and pollution solution

Will a ray save the day? It’s inspiring a way to prevent more pollution of our oceans. To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

Will a ray save the day? It’s inspiring a way to prevent more pollution of our oceans. As sea water enters a manta ray’s large mouth, plankton are captured and other particles are thrown up by whirlpools. Systems are being developed to extract or capture microplastics from water. To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

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