Collecting Microplastics (IMAGE) Kyushu University Caption Prof Atsuhiko Isobe and crew collecting microplastic samples from the upper oceans. The upper ocean is measured down to one meter from the water surface. Credit Kyushu University/Isobe Lab Usage Restrictions Only for media and non-commercial use. 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.