Plastic Samples (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption The different plastic types in jars, cut into micro-sized pieces before deployment in the ocean. Credit Kassandra Dudek Usage Restrictions Credit Kassandra Dudek License Licensed 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.