Microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of the Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio) in the Gulf of California, Mexico

Presence of Microplastics in the Gastric Cavities of Some Odontocetes Stranded in the Southern Gulf of Mexico

First record of microplastics found in shark mermaid’s purses: a hidden threat to ocean apex predators during embryonic stage

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Scientists found tiny plastic fibers inside shark egg cases (called "mermaid's purses") for the first time, meaning baby sharks are exposed to microplastic pollution before they're even born. This matters beyond sharks: it shows just how deeply microplastics have infiltrated ocean ecosystems, from the water we swim in to the seafood many people eat, raising broader concerns about plastic pollution's reach into the food chain and our own health.

Microplastic Pollution and Contamination of Seafood (Including Fish, Sharks, Mussels, Oysters, Shrimps and Seaweeds): A Global Overview

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This global review compiled 15 years of research showing that microplastics contaminate a wide range of seafood, including fish, sharks, mussels, oysters, shrimp, and seaweed. Seafood is a key pathway through which humans are regularly exposed to microplastic particles.

Occurrence of Microplastics in the Gastrointestinal Tracts (GITs) of the Common Dolphinfish, Coryphaena Hippurus, from the Western Mediterranean Sea

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Researchers examined the gastrointestinal tracts of dolphinfish caught in the Western Mediterranean Sea and found microplastics present, adding to the growing body of evidence that plastic ingestion is widespread among commercially fished species in European waters.