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Evaluating Microplastic Load in Tissues of Consumable Finfishes from Tamil Nadu Coast, India
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Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination across 13 commercially harvested finfish species from the Tamil Nadu coast of India, quantifying particle loads in edible tissues to assess both ecological exposure levels and the potential for human dietary uptake.
Microplastic pollution represents a significant environmental and biological hazard that, despite its microscopic nature, poses substantial risks to marine ecosystems and human health. The present study investigated microplastic contamination in 13 species of...
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