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Quantification of PAHs, PCBs and Pesticides adsorbed by plastic waste in the Togolese marine environment

Researchers analyzed plastic waste collected along the Togolese coast and found it contaminated with PAHs and PCBs, demonstrating that marine plastics act as vectors for toxic organic pollutants. This adsorption of harmful chemicals onto plastic surfaces poses risks to marine organisms and potentially to humans who consume seafood.

2023