Microplastics, Seafood

Scientists Discover “Concerning” Levels of Microplastics in Popular Seafoods
Microplastics contaminate edible tissues of Oregon seafood, posing health concerns. Researchers call for further studies, policy changes, and innovative filtration solutions to tackle this pervasive issue.
Microplastics Are Widespread in Seafood We Eat, Study Finds
Fish and shrimp are full of tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastic products, that could affect our health.
Microplastics are ‘widespread’ in Oregon seafood, Portland State University finds
Tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastics products are ending up in Oregon seafood, according to a new Portland State University study.
If you eat fish or any kind of seafood, you are likely eating microplastics
The researchers initially believed that handling and packaging seafood might introduce microplastics, but the findings varied among species.
Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to reduce microfiber pollution entering the environment.
Microplastics Are Widespread in Pacific Northwest Seafood
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a ne
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7 Places Microplastics Are Secretly Hiding in Your Kitchen and Easy Swaps
Microplastics have become a serious problem for pollution, but now scientists worry about the potential health effects too.
How worried should you really be about microplastics? Here's what experts had to say
One such study, highlighted by both Dr. Walker-Franklin and Dr. Trasande, found that people with microplastics (and ...
Five Items You Should Ditch to Reduce Microplastics, According to Experts
Lowering plastic consumption is vital for our personal health, and experts have identified items you can eliminate.
Microplastics linked to organ lesions while scientists may have found how to clean them from nature
The health risks of microplastics are becoming more clear as scientists develop a pollution sponge made from squid ...
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Microplastics found in multiple human organ tissues correlated with lesions
Research led by Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University in China has performed a metadata investigation into the ...
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Microplastics Suspected to Cause Fertility, Gut, And Lung Issues, Warns New Review
A review on the health effects of microplastics has some scientists suspecting the worst. The tiny synthetic particles that ...
Concerning Findings: Microplastics in the Air Could Be Causing Cancer
A review of 3,000 studies indicates that these microscopic plastic particles in the air could be contributing to male and ...