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Sublethal consequences of plastic exposure in seabirds
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Lavers, JL and Rivers-Auty, J, Sublethal consequences of plastic exposure in seabirds, EnviSMART Conference, 28 May, online (2020) [Keynote Presentation]
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Abstract
While macroplastic pollution has been
researched for >50 years, it has only recently
become clear that microplastics are widely
prevalent and hazardous. The
consequences of microplastics exposure are
poorly studied, meaning many wild species
that consume plastic may suffer effects of
which we are unaware. Nearly a decade of
research into ingestion of macroplastics
suggests Flesh-footed Shearwaters
(Ardenna carneipes) experience reduced
body condition, altered blood chemistry,
and increased chemical concentrations in
their tissues. Recent pilot data for
microplastics indicates environmental
factors change the inflammatory properties
of particles. In our seminar, we review the
documented sublethal effects of plastic
ingestion in this species, and discuss
preliminary results that identify
inflammatory responses that are an
emerging conservation concern.
Item Details
Item Type: | Keynote Presentation |
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Keywords: | marine debris, plastic pollution, seabird, sublethal effects |
Research Division: | Biological Sciences |
Research Group: | Ecology |
Research Field: | Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) |
Objective Division: | Environmental Management |
Objective Group: | Marine systems and management |
Objective Field: | Marine biodiversity |
UTAS Author: | Lavers, JL (Dr Jennifer Lavers) |
UTAS Author: | Rivers-Auty, J (Dr Jack Auty) |
ID Code: | 145941 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Deposited By: | Ecology and Biodiversity |
Deposited On: | 2021-08-12 |
Last Modified: | 2021-08-16 |
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