Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study. The ...

Scientists found plastic particles in nearly all seafood samples. Smaller species like shrimp had more contamination.

This approach can be costly and time-consuming, and it may harm the fish. "Collecting a water sample takes only a few minutes and does not disturb the fish. The method is also the most sensitive.