The study examined the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the gastrointestinal tracts and tissues of four shrimp species from a lagoon in central Vietnam, revealing varying densities of MPs among the species.
Results indicated that farmed shrimp had significantly higher levels of microplastics than wild-caught shrimp, and the GT samples contained more MPs than tissue samples.
The analysis identified multiple shapes and chemical compositions of the microplastics, with rayon being the most prevalent polymer, highlighting the need for awareness about microplastic contamination in seafood.