# He Wanted to Track Microplastics in the Sea. The E.P.A. Fired Him.

- Published: 2026-07-10T15:39:16Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T11:54:09Z
- Section: Climate
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/climate/fish-farm-microplastics-maha-epa-firing.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Climate
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The official urged requiring a fish farm to monitor for the tiny plastic particles. The E.P.A. said he had taken steps to embarrass the agency.

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