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


Southern Water is being investigated 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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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/environmental-catastrophe-fears-as-millions-of-plastic-beads-wash-up-on-camber-sands

Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2025-11-08 19:16:00

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