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Contamination of marine sediments by microplastics and adsorbed organochlorine pollution (chlordecone) in coral reefs of Guadeloupe (Lesser Antilles)
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
2018
Sandre Fidji,
Charlotte R. Dromard,
Karyn Leménach,
Yolande Bouchon‐Navaro,
Nathalie Tapie,
Hélène Budzinski,
Claude Bouchon
Summary
Scientists found tiny plastic bits (microplastics) in coral reef sediments near Guadeloupe, and these plastics can soak up chlordecone, a banned but long-lasting pesticide still polluting the area's soil and water. This matters because microplastics carrying toxic chemicals can move up the food chain, from small marine life to fish, potentially ending up on our plates and adding to our chemical exposure over time.
International audience