Research findings show microplastic exposure risk from clams, oysters and other shellfish is extremely low, and that aquaculture gear did not contribute to microplastic pollution at an oyster farm where a study was conducted. 

The new fact sheet, “Emerging Research on Shellfish, Aquaculture, and Marine Plastics” explores this issue that has raised unwarranted concerns among the public. A pdf of the fact sheet can be downloaded here.