Microplastics discovered in guts of sharks off UK coast

Published: 23-Jul-2020
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Out of 46 sharks examined, 67% of the animals were found to contain microplastics and other human-made fibres

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Microplastics discovered in guts of sharks off UK coast
The small-spotted catshark was among those examined by scientists

The small-spotted catshark was among those examined by scientists

Sharks off the coast of Cornwall in the UK have been found to contain microplastics in their gut.

University of Exeter scientists made the discovery after examining the stomachs and

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