How plastic particles in LI Sound can wind up in your body
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Microplastics are polluting Long Island Sound and waterways around the world. Local researchers say 97% of water samples tested in a recent study contained plastics. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca