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Preliminary study of microplastics in a tropical river impacted by a megacity (Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
2016
Rachid Dris,
Emilie Strady,
Lisa Lahens,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Bruno Tassin
Summary
Scientists checked the Saigon River, which flows through a major Vietnamese city, and found tiny plastic particles called microplastics throughout the water. This matters because rivers like this are sources of drinking water and food (like fish), meaning these plastic bits could end up on our plates, and we're still learning what that means for our health. This early study is a wake-up call for more research and better waste management in fast-growing cities worldwide.
Study Type
Environmental
International audience