Article 71B0R ‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

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Helena Horton Environment reporter
from Environment | The Guardian on (#71B0R)

MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life

Southern Water is investigating after millions of contaminated plastic beads washed up on Camber Sands beach, risking an environmental catastrophe".

The biobeads could have a dire impact on marine life, the local MP has said, with fears rare sea life, including seabirds, porpoises and seals, could ingest them and die.

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