This piece was created to address the harmful effects that microplastics have on marine life. When ingested by fish, microplastics can cause tissue damage, oxidative stress, and neurotoxicity. Microplastics have also been found in microscopic marine organisms such as plankton, which is a critical food source for many other aquatic creatures. The ingestion of microplastics by plankton results in a reduced gut capacity, which can kill the organism by limiting the capacity for food to be stored.