Face masks add to pollution in Philippine sea | South China Morning Post

Single-use masks are adding to the sea pollution off the Philippine town of Bauan. Locals have reported a rise in the number of masks collected from the seabed of the popular dive site. A common sight amid the coronavirus pandemic, face masks can pose an environmental risk if not disposed of properly.

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