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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Environmental Sources
Marine & Wildlife
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Beyond our oceans: Microplastics pollute rivers and lakes too
2018
Kennedy Bucci,
Chelsea M. Rochman,
Chelsea M. Rochman
Summary
Researchers and journalists highlighted that microplastic pollution extends well beyond the ocean, contaminating rivers, lakes, and terrestrial ecosystems — environments that supply much of the world's drinking water and food. This broader distribution suggests human exposure to microplastics may be more widespread than previously recognized.
Study Type
Environmental
Ocean plastic has gained notoriety, but we’re starting to realize that microplastics pollute our freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems too.