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Preliminary data indicates the importance of depuration in oysters for microfibers contamination
Summary
This preliminary study investigated whether depuration — a purification process used for shellfish before sale — reduces microfiber contamination in oysters. Experimental results suggested depuration may play a role in reducing microfiber levels in oysters' soft tissues.
The aim of this study is to investigate the presence of microfibers in oysters after depuration with an experimental filtering approach. The control didnt show microfibers and the treatment presented microfibers in oysters' soft parts, suggesting the importance of depuration.
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