plastic particles (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Caption Selection of plastic particles collected with the neuston net, showing a substantial degree of weathering and a large diversity in sizes, shapes and colors. Credit Annika Jahnke / UFZ Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.