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Plastic Pollution Perturbs Oyster Offspring

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Impact of Microplastics on Oyster Reproduction

This chapter explores a study on how plastic pollution adversely affects oyster reproduction, revealing reduced egg production and impaired sperm mobility in oysters exposed to microplastics. The findings underscore the urgent need for environmental clean-up initiatives to safeguard marine life.

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