The researchers initially believed that handling and packaging seafood might introduce microplastics, but the findings varied among species.

The tiny pieces of plastic that synthetic clothes shed when washed and car tires leave behind on roadways as they wear are making their way into the seafood people eat, according to a new study by Portland State University (PSU) researchers.

Microplastics contaminate edible tissues of Oregon seafood, posing health concerns. Researchers call for further studies, policy changes, and innovative filtration solutions to tackle this pervasive issue.

The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to reduce microfiber pollution entering the environment.

The analysis from Oregon is the first of its kind in the region, and it shows that microplastics are widespread in edible seafood samples. While it is limited to the most important species for the local seafood industry, the findings join studies from other parts of the world that have started to find microplastics in numerous seafood samples.

Microplastics — tiny synthetic particles shed from clothing, packaging and other sources — are prevalent in many of the fish species eaten in Oregon, per a new study. Why it matters: Ingestion of microplastics has been linked to cardiovascular risks and other adverse health impacts.

Tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastics products are ending up in Oregon seafood, according to a new Portland State University study.