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A new study published in Environmental Pollution shows how pervasive microplastic tire particles can affect the growth and behavior of marine species, specifically inland silverside fish and mysid shrimp.
Portland State University, Oregon State University
Who
Clarissa Raguso, Susanne Brander, Britta Baechler, Rebecca Owen
What
A new study published in Environmental Pollution shows how pervasive microplastic tire particles can affect the growth and behavior of marine species, specifically inland silverside fish and mysid shrimp.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:05:44 GMT · 2h 5m ago
Where
Portland State University, Oregon State University ·
Why
Researchers exposed estuarine species to weathered and pristine tire particles to understand the ecological risks of tire pollution under realistic conditions, as tires are a major contributor of marine plastic pollution.
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Tire particles, a significant source of microplastic pollution, can reduce growth and alter behavior in marine species like fish and shrimp, potentially causing cascading effects on the food web and impacting species higher up the food chain, including those consumed by humans.
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