Goa river water contaminated by microplastics; fish, shellfish laced with polymers

Water, sediments and biota (animal and plant life) in the Sal river, a major water body in South Goa, are contaminated with microplastics (MPs), the most common being black MPs which are caused by abrasion of motor vehicle tyres on road surfaces, a study has revealed.

Water, sediments and biota (animal and plant life) in the Sal river, a major water body in South Goa, are contaminated with microplastics (MPs), the most common being black MPs which are caused by abrasion of motor vehicle tyres on road surfaces, a study has revealed. September 12, 2021 at 08:57AM https://ift.tt/3z1q7ep