Microplastics in mussels sampled from coastal waters and supermarkets in the United Kingdom.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.05.038
Abstract: Global contamination of the marine environment by plastic has led to the discovery of microplastics in a range of marine species, including those for human consumption. In this study, the presence of microplastics and other… read more here.
Keywords: coastal waters; microplastics mussels; sampled coastal; waters supermarkets ... See more keywords
Where are we? Towards an understanding of the selective accumulation of microplastics in mussels.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117543
Abstract: Mussels are suggested as bioindicators of marine microplastic pollution. However, they are selective in regards to accumulation of microplastics. To make studies more targeted and comparable, ultimately helping to determine the suitability of the mussel… read more here.
Keywords: microplastics mussels; characteristics microplastics; accumulation microplastics; towards understanding ... See more keywords