Recently published research in the journal Scientific Reports presents the first evidence of deep-sea organisms ingesting microplastics. Squat lobsters, sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs from the mid-Atlantic and southwest Indian Oceans were found to contain microbeads – small plastics commonly used in commercial cleaners and cosmetics. Different types of plastics were identified using a Nikon polarizing light microscope. Check out the Phys.org article to learn more.