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Microplastics flushed into the oceans are causing mussels to lose their grip

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The London Economic

Publication Date
2019-01-29

Microplastics flushed into the oceans are causing mussels to lose their grip, a new study warned. The tiny particles of plastic fragments are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to their surroundings and triggering an immune response in the mollusc.

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https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/microplastics-flushed-into-the-oceans-are-causing-mussels-to-lose-their-grip/29/01/