THE CONVERSATION: Fish in major South African river have microplastics coursing through them

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ARCHIVES: Plastic particles are becoming vehicles for toxic elements and organic contaminants which subsequently rise through food chains.

by Dalia Saad, Daily MaverickFish in major South African river have microplastics coursing through them by Dalia Saad, Daily Maverick July 28, 2022 We are living in the plastic age. Plastics are literally everywhere: clothes, furniture, computers, phones and more contain plastic materials. It’s no wonder, then, that the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe is contaminated with microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are smaller than 5mm in diameter.

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