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November 13, 2019

Microplastics found in Oregon shellfish

PORTLAND (AP) — A Portland State University study found tiny pieces of plastic in the vast majority of razor clams and oysters sampled along the Oregon coast.

The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that up to 700,000 of the microscopic fibers are shed by yoga pants, fleeces and other active outerwear made of synthetic textiles during a wash.


 
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