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Study reveals widespread microplastic contamination in U.S. West Coast fish and shellfish

  • A study by Portland State University found widespread microplastic contamination in U.S. West Coast seafood, with 99% of samples containing anthropogenic particles.
  • The research revealed that pink shrimp had the highest concentration of these particles, with 36 present in a five-gram sample purchased at retail.
  • Scientists noted that microplastics could disrupt health, potentially affecting human tissues, and called for strategies to reduce pollution.
  • The study published in Frontiers in Toxicology highlights the need for further research on the impact of microplastics in aquatic species and suggests using natural packaging.
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