Are scientists contaminating their own samples? New study shows we may be emitting clouds of microfibers

More than 70% of microplastics found in samples from oceans and rivers could come from the scientists collecting them. A new article investigates procedural contamination when sampling for microparticles in aquatic environments. The study shows that a significant amount of microplastics and microfibres from scientists' clothing and gear mixes with environmental pollution in the water samples.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211115123448.htm