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The plastics and fish dilemma: to eat or not to eat
Summary
This Indonesian media piece discusses the growing problem of microplastics in fish consumed by Indonesians and suggests practical ways to reduce exposure, such as choosing fish with lower contamination levels. The article raises public awareness about a food safety issue that is increasingly relevant as seafood consumption rises in Southeast Asia.
More Indonesians are eating fish as part of their regular diet but microplastics do make it risky. There are ways to mitigate that risk. Susi Pudjiastuti, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia (2014-2019) once made a popular joke about Indonesians who didn’t eat fish: “I will go after you who don’t eat fish, […]
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