Researchers conducted a biomonitoring study in the Mediterranean Sea to assess contamination levels of cadmium, microplastics, and antibiotics in fish and cephalopods. Cadmium and antibiotic contamination was low, while high levels of microplastics were found in Sparus aurata and Dicentrarchus labrax. The ADRINET project aimed to address pollution in the Mediterranean by improving coastal management. Sampling was conducted in three bays, and results showed potential cadmium contamination in cephalopods, significant microplastic presence in fish, and antibiotic residues in fish from Castro Bay. Recommendations include monitoring pollution sources and assessing public health risks, with the findings contributing to seafood safety efforts.
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Study finds high microplastic levels in Mediterranean fish despite low chemical contaminants
