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While an environmental disaster from the jet fuel spillage was averted, the coastguard undertook a clean-up operation after discovering clumps of plastic pellets, or nurdles, in the sea and washed ashore.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

The nurdles -- tiny pieces of plastic resin which are non-toxic but pose a risk to wildlife -- came from the Solong, which was carrying 15 containers of the pellets.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

According to conservation groups, the nurdles are not toxic but can have a devastating impact on animals if they are eaten.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

More EDCs are released during plastics manufacturing, sometimes in air and water emissions, other times on the backs of nurdles, tiny plastic pellets that can be shaped into larger products.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2024

More than 1,000 sacks of pellets, known as nurdles, are believed to have fallen from the Toconao, operated by Danish company Maersk, on 8 December.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024