New online! The effects of plastic pollution on biodiversity
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00170-0Plastic pollution is pervasive across ecosystems, but its impacts on biodiversity remain poorly understood. This Review assesses current understanding of exposure and biological effects, evaluating the evidence for broader biodiversity impacts and outlining priorities for research, monitoring and mitigation.
