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.

"This has wide implications for other organisms, potentially including humans too." Scientists have recently noticed that humans who eat more seafood tend to host more microplastics in their own bodies,

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