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Using bivalves to assess the risks of microplastics and associated pollutants: the case of the Loire River, France

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe) 2026
Antoine Le Guernic, Evan Bossard, Isabelle Métais, Aurore Zalouk-Vergnoux, Laurence Poirier, Célia Arib, Fabienne Lagarde, Alain Geffard, Mélissa Palos-Ladeiro, Amélie Châtel

Summary

Scientists studied mussels and other shellfish (bivalves) living in France's Loire River to see how much microplastic pollution—and the harmful chemicals that stick to it—builds up in their bodies. Since these shellfish filter large amounts of water to feed, they act as a warning sign for how much plastic pollution is in our waterways, which matters because many of us eat shellfish and could be consuming these same contaminants. This research helps scientists develop better tools for monitoring plastic pollution risks before they reach our dinner plates.

Study Type Environmental

International audience

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