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Study Reveals Microplastics Found in Lobsters, Urges Action

11/6/2025

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A Dalhousie University study found microplastics in tested lobsters, averaging six to seven particles per gram.
Amber LeBlanc, the lead researcher at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, notes microplastics can come from fishing gear and biodegradable products.
The study identifies a knowledge gap regarding microplastics in lobster muscle tissue, which humans consume.
It calls for improved plastic waste management and sustainable fishing practices to protect marine life and human health.

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A Dalhousie University study found microplastics in tested lobsters, averaging six to seven particles per gram.
Amber LeBlanc, the lead researcher at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, notes microplastics can come from fishing gear and biodegradable products.
The study identifies a knowledge gap regarding microplastics in lobster muscle tissue, which humans consume.
It calls for improved plastic waste management and sustainable fishing practices to protect marine life and human health.