The Fate of Missing Plastic Debris at Sea (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption A schematic figure of plastic photo-dissolution and plastic dissolved organic carbon (DOC) biodegradation. Credit Lee Ann DeLeo Usage Restrictions Credit: Lee Ann DeLeo 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.