Microplastics Found in 90% of Asian Seafood Samples, Study Reveals
A study of 2,400 seafood samples across 12 Asian countries finds microplastic particles in 90%, with highest levels in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.
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A study of 2,400 seafood samples across 12 Asian countries finds microplastic particles in 90%, with highest levels in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.
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