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Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) from Deduru Oya reservoir in Sri Lanka
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Scientists found tiny plastic particles called microplastics inside tilapia fish caught in a Sri Lankan reservoir, a common freshwater fish source for local communities. This matters because when people eat these fish, they may unknowingly be consuming these plastic bits too, raising concerns about long-term health effects that scientists are still working to fully understand.
Microplastics (MPs) contamination in freshwater ecosystems has become a global environmental concern due to its widespread occurrence and potential impacts on aquatic organisms and food safety. However, information on MP ingestion by freshwater fish in Sri Lankan reservoirs remains limited. This ...
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