Accumulation of microplastic in edible marine species from North Kerala, India.

Microplastics in edible seafood constitute a significant concern, as they can accumulate in the tissues of marine organisms and entering food chain through which it reaches human and cause health risks. This study aims to investigate the presence of microplastics in the edible tissues of Marcia opima, Metapenaeus dobsoni, and Stolephorus indicus, collected from the central fish markets in Kasargod District of Kerala, India. About 9 kg of seafood (3 kg of each species) was collected from three major fish markets.