Lake Geneva's Hidden Crisis: Plastic Levels That Rival the Oceans!

Lake Geneva's plastic pollution levels rival those of the world's vast oceans.

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Oceaneye found alarming levels of plastic on the lake's surface.

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Pascal Hagmann revealed that Lake Geneva is not as pristine as thought.

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The plastic levels in Lake Geneva are comparable to the world's oceans.

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A staggering 99.8% of plastic in oceans sinks below the surface.

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High plastic levels in Lake Geneva pose potential health risks.

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Microplastics can be ingested by fish and enter our food chain.

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Oceaneye educates people about the harm of plastic pollution.

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The situation in Lake Geneva serves as a warning for other freshwater bodies.

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