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As these particles move up the food chain, the long-term impact of consuming microplastic-laden seafood remains a critical area of scientific concern. Conclusion: A Call for Refined Monitoring

Microplastics often act as vectors for other pollutants. For example, studies have shown they can increase the bioaccumulation of antibiotics like roxithromycin in aquatic life [9]. 121949

Surprisingly, the study found a lower retention of microplastics (MPs) during the winter months [24]. This suggests that environmental factors like increased rainfall and lagoon flushing may temporarily reduce the "body burden" of these particles in local shellfish. As these particles move up the food chain,