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Workshop on Microplastics in the Coastal Aquaculture Input Chain: From the Perspectives of Policy, Regulation and Research to a Recommendation of a Mitigation Plan
Summary
Researchers and policymakers convened a workshop to address microplastic contamination in the coastal aquaculture supply chain — the equipment, feed, and materials used in fish and shellfish farming — and developed recommendations for mitigation strategies. The workshop bridged perspectives from regulation, science, and industry to propose practical steps for reducing plastic pollution at the source.
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