Manta rays inspire a new device to filter microplastics - BBC World Service

Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife. Could manta rays hold the key to a solution?

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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.

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