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id: 0462609dd8
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-10 16:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:04 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Study finds microplastics across Chesapeake Bay watershed

A new study reports microplastics are widespread throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and could affect the health of humans and animals in the region.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/baltimore/section/life.md) · Entities: [Chesapeake Bay](/baltimore/wiki/chesapeake-bay.md)

## Coverage

- [Baltimore Fishbowl](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/microplastics-are-everywhere-heres-what-chesapeake-bay-watershed-states-can-do-about-them/), 2026-11-10 16:30 EST: Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s what Chesapeake Bay watershed states can do about them.
- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/microplastics-chesapeake-bay-WFM5TTKTYBGRLALBLCN4NO76RI/), 2026-11-10 17:04 EST: Microplastics are everywhere — including all over the Chesapeake Bay

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