Microplastics are contaminating rivers and mangroves in the Amazon
Microplastics have been found contaminating rivers and mangroves in the Amazon region.
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Widespread contamination may threaten ecosystems, food chains and communities relying on affected waters.
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- From rivers to mangroves, microplastics are contaminating the Amazon ↗news.mongabay.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
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