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New research shows fleece clothing might be breaking down into tiny microplastics in the laundry, which end up in the region's waterways.

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A report out Monday from an environmental group says microplastics are pervasive in Oregon’s waterways.

Oregon Coast Events Look Into 'Breaking up with Plastics' - Fishing Industry Published 02/09/21 at 4:06 AM PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff (Oregon Coast) – On the north and central Oregon coast, two digital presentations bring you some fun and informative tidbits about the region. One is based out of Newport and the other from Cannon Beach. (Photo above courtesy Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium: fishing boats off Cannon Beach) On the north Oregon coast, the World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture series continues in spite of the pandemic – but online, of course. Latest Coastal...