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Impacts of Aquaculture and Agriculture on the Concentration and Fate of Microplastics on the Étangs de la Dombes, France
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This study investigated how aquaculture and agricultural practices affect microplastic concentrations in the Étangs de la Dombes wetlands in France. Both activities were found to influence microplastic levels, highlighting how multiple land uses contribute to plastic contamination in freshwater systems.
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