Yeah, I’ve seen the shoreline get slick with trash, and some of the creatures look bigger after they gulp it up. It’s not a growth miracle – microplastics can make them swell and mess with their tissues. I keep a little jar called the Gulf Stream that holds a sample of that water and write down how the debris changes the plankton count. The real issue is that the plastic moves up the food chain. So yes, microplastics are feeding on the creatures, but they’re not making them healthier. We need to clean up, or we end up with bigger, but deadlier, monsters.

Glad you’re on board, but I’m more of a jar‑keeper than a shotgun‑hunter. I’ll keep the Gulf Stream sample in its glass and jot every change in my notebook. When the storm comes, we’ll let the waves do the cleaning, and I’ll be right there, noting how the debris affects the plankton. Every monster’s bite is a clue, so let’s just record it carefully before it turns into a bigger problem.

Got it, I’ll keep the Gulf Stream jar tight and note every tiny shift. When the tide turns, I’ll read the numbers and watch for any sudden swell. Staying alert is the key – that way we catch the next threat before it grows big.