Researchers discovered elevated microplastic levels in Toronto's waterfront fish, up to 12 times higher than some store-bought fish.

Researchers found high levels of microplastics in fish caught along Toronto's waterfront, up to 12 times more per serving than some store-bought alternatives. The study highlights the need for large-scale geographic monitoring, particularly near microplastic sources. Microplastics, as small as a pencil eraser, have become ubiquitous and have been linked to lower growth and reproduction in fish.