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[–] cynar@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

I think the downvotes are due to the "perfect is the enemy of good" argument they inadvertently make. I.e. because it's not also collecting micro plastics, it's not worth doing. It's likely not intentional, but it's a rapid killer of good, new ideas.

As for the micro plastics issue. The only viable way is to design/breed an organism (or organisms) that can consume and digest the plastics. A genetically modified krill might be able to do it, if not, bacteria.

It's a massive challenge however. Not least proving that it's safe. Once it's loose in the oceans, putting that genie back in the bottle will be difficult.