Microplastics: No small problem for filter-feeding megafauna

Microplastic pollution can impact filter-feeding marine megafauna, namely mobulid rays, filter-feeding sharks, and baleen whales. Emerging research on these flagship species highlights potential exposure to microplastic contamination and plastic-associated toxins. Research and its wide communication...

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Published in:Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Main Authors: Germanov, E.S., Marshall, A.D., Bejder, L., Fossi, M.C., Loneragan, N.R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Elsevier BV 2018
Subjects:
baleen whales
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2018.01.005
https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/Microplastics-No-small-problem-for-filter-feeding/991005544831107891
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Summary:Microplastic pollution can impact filter-feeding marine megafauna, namely mobulid rays, filter-feeding sharks, and baleen whales. Emerging research on these flagship species highlights potential exposure to microplastic contamination and plastic-associated toxins. Research and its wide communication are needed to understand the magnitude of the issue and improve marine stewardship.

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