According to the study, mangrove ecosystems act as ‘natural bio-filters’, trapping microplastics through their dense root systems and sedimentation processes. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS A study reveals that the mangrove ecosystem of Pichavaram is experiencing “high contamination” of microplastics in fish and shellfish, raising ecological risks in the region. The research, conducted by Bharathidasan University and published in Chemosphere, examines seasonal patterns of microplastic ingestion in aquatic species. Published – April 26, 2026 10:46 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation IPL 2026: Mohsin’s fifer helps LSG restrict KKR to 155/7 despite Rinku’s 83 Panaiyur fossil assemblage dates back to Holocene period: study