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Student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in Appalachian streams and fish

WEST VIRGINIA, JUN 22 – Isabella Tuzzio found an average of 40 microplastic pieces in every juvenile northern hogsucker fish, highlighting pollution risks in Appalachian freshwater ecosystems.

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When West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio tested fish from central Appalachian streams, her research revealed microplastics in every fish she sampled.

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Student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in Appalachian streams and fish

When West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio tested fish from central Appalachian streams, her research revealed microplastics in every fish she sampled.

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Student discovers microplastics in every fish from central Appalachian streams

Isabella Tuzzio, a biology undergrad at West Virginia University sampled fish from Appalachian streams and found microplastics in every fish.

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