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

Summary

Scientists studied mussels and clams living in France's Loire River to see how much microplastic pollution they're absorbing from the water. Since these bivalves are often eaten by people, finding microplastics (and the chemicals that stick to them) inside these creatures suggests we could be consuming these tiny plastic particles too when we eat shellfish from polluted waters. This research helps identify which rivers and seafood sources might carry higher risks, so scientists can better track how microplastics move from our environment into our food.