Microplastics – News and Features

Researchers have found microplastics and nanoplastics in all samples of human organs examined, including lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys.

A newly developed method that identifies and measures five different plastic types simultaneously, found plastic traces in all seafood tested.

Key knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of how ocean microplastics transport bacteria and viruses – and whether this affects the health of humans and animals, researchers say.

The first landmark study using next-generation technology to comprehensively examine contaminants in oysters in Myanmar reveals alarming findings: the widespread presence of human bacterial pathogens and human-derived microdebris materials, including plastics, kerosene, paint, talc and milk supplement powders.

Companies seeking to commercialize seafood products made from the cultured cells of fish or shellfish, rather than the actual animal should use the term “cell-based” on product labels, according to a new study.

Despite high levels of microplastics found in Mediterranean shrimps, a recent study detected no impact on their health.

Multiple new studies have revealed that microplastics are present in high quantities throughout the tidal Thames and are being ingested by wildlife.

Scientists investigating the absorption of microplastics into the muscle of European sea bass have found that only an extremely small percentage were absorbed.

A new study describes how microplastics from road traffic are transported to the oceans – and to remote regions such as the Arctic – by riding the wind.

Microplastic fiber pollution in the ocean impacts larval lobsters at each stage of their development. A study reports that the fibers affect the animals’ feeding and respiration, and they could even prevent some larvae from reaching adulthood.