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Microplastics discovered in the body tissues of whales, dolphins and seals – sparking concerns for human health too

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Samantha L. Garrard

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Researchers found that relatively large microplastic particles can penetrate and accumulate in the body tissues of whales, dolphins, and seals, raising concerns about similar tissue-level accumulation pathways in humans who consume marine-origin food.

New research shows that relatively large microplastic particles can make their way into the body tissues of marine mammals.

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