News
Seabirds transport plastics around the world
IMARES researcher Jan van Franeker presented results of marine litter studies at the 5th International Marine Debris Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii (20-25 March 2011)
Each year, seabirds transport hundreds of tons of plastic, sometimes all around the globe.
Seabirds mistake plastic fro food, accumulate in in their stomach, and may transport the remains from distant wintering areas to their breeding colonies.
Congress
5th International Marine Debris Conference - https://5imdc.wordpress.com/
Extended abstracts including presentations
- Van Franeker, J.A. & SNS Fulmar Study Group 2011 A standard protocol for monitoring marine debris using seabird stomach contents: the Fulmar EcoQO approach from the North Sea. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS-OR&R-38: 116-120.
- Van Franeker, J.A. 2011. Reshape and relocate: seabirds as transformers and transporters of microplastics. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS-OR&R-38:278-280.
- Van Franeker, J.A. & SNS Fulmar Study Group 2011. Chemicals in marine plastics and potential risks for a seabird like the Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS-OR&R-38: 415-418.
Press
- Plastic being found in the bellies of seabirds - 16 mei 2011 - Metro World News
- Zeevogels verspreiden dodelijk plastic over de hele wereld - 30 apr 2011 - Reformatorisch Dagblad
- Plastic zwerfvuil drama voor zeedieren - 29 mrt 2011 - Reformatorisch Dagblad
- Zeevogels verspreiden dodelijk plastic over hele wereld - 28 mrt 2011 - De Morgen
- Plastic. Het dieet van een zeevogel - 25 mrt 2011 - Metro