Microplastics — tiny synthetic particles shed from clothing, packaging and other sources — are prevalent in many of the fish ... in Oregon. Specifically, they looked at black rockfish, lingcod ...

However, tough ocean conditions made it impossible to get out after the fish. Spring weather is just around the corner, though, and undoubtedly the situation will improve. Local anglers will be ...

Overall, the researchers said microplastics in Oregon seafood are widespread ... were a Pacific herring ana lingcod the team ...