Evidence of Marine Microplastics in Commercially Harvested Seafood
Microplastic pollution is a global issue that has a detrimental impact on food safety. In marine environments, microplastics are a threat to marine organisms, as they are often the same size range as prey and are mistaken as food. Consumption of microplastics has led to the damage of digestive organ...
Main Authors: | Emily Curren, Chui Pin Leaw, Po Teen Lim, Sandric Chee Yew Leong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2020.562760/full |
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