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CURRENT SITUATION OF MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE BLACK SEA (TÜRKİYE) WHITING (Merlangius merlangus)
Summary
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in Black Sea whiting (Merlangius merlangus) caught in Turkish waters, characterizing the abundance, types, and polymer composition of ingested microplastics in this commercially important fish. The findings contribute to understanding microplastic pollution levels in Black Sea fisheries and associated ecological risks.
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