Plastic fragments affect mullet on the southern coast of São Paulo (Brazil) and pose a risk to human health
The human body can absorb potentially toxic chemicals through the consumption of contaminated fish
05/11/2024 – A study conducted by the Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR) revealed that seven out of ten mullet fished on the southern coast of the state of São Paulo have plastic residues in their digestive systems. The article, published in the scientific journal "Biodiversidade Brasileira", highlights the concern about the impacts of this problem on both marine ecosystems and human health.
According to the research, plastic residues pose a significant threat, as the human body can absorb potentially toxic chemicals through the consumption of contaminated fish. These substances are associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases and neurological damage, warn the researchers.
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