Plastic materials and microplastic particles polluting the waters were found to be responsible for serious harm to aquatic life that then threatens the country's food safety and security.

Top Australian fishery veterinarian Dr. Matt Landos pointed out during a recent webinar that microplastics and plastics, in general, contain hazardous chemical additives and can acquire other toxic chemicals from other sources of aquatic pollution. Some of these toxic chemicals remain in the environment for decades and build up in the food chain.

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