Sampling tuna for microplastics fieldwork

Sampling tuna for microplastics fieldwork

Two OIST scientists joined a tuna fishing boat expedition to collect samples of the tuna’s stomach and other organs. These samples are currently being tested for microplastics.

Two OIST scientists joined a tuna fishing boat expedition to collect samples of the tuna’s stomach and other organs. These samples are currently being tested for microplastics.

Date:
06 December 2022
Credit:
Credit: Hiroki Takamiyagi (top), Michael Izumiyama (bottom)
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