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Microplastic Contamination in Edible Bivalves and Associated Environmental Health Risks in Coastal Makassar, Indonesia
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Researchers found tiny plastic particles (microplastics) inside edible shellfish harvested from the coast of Makassar, Indonesia, a city where plastic pollution is high and people eat a lot of shellfish. This matters because when you eat contaminated shellfish, you may also be swallowing these plastic particles, raising concerns about potential long-term health effects that scientists are still working to fully understand.
Microplastic pollution in coastal environments is a major scientific concern due to its implications for marine ecosystem integrity and potential risks to human health. Makassar is a coastal city with high shellfish consumption and a substantial plastic waste burden, increasing the potential f...
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