Kristin Burkholder University of New England Microplastics are ocean pollutants that reach high concentrations in bivalve shellfish, such as oysters. Pathogens in ocean water can attach to buoyant microplastics, and microplastics may aid microbial entry into marine foods. This study will compare microplastic loads in oysters reared in traditional plastic netting versus plastic-free gear, and … Continue reading R-24-26-Burkholder Inviting conversation on a daunting topic: The role of microplastics in microbial safety of marine foods