PLASTIC INGESTION IN MARINE AND COASTAL BIRD SPECIES OF SOUTHEASTERN AUSTRALIA

• Published in: Marine ornithology Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 21 - 26
• Main Authors: Gilbert, Jann M, Reichelt-Brushett, Amanda J, Bowling, Alison C, Christidis, Les
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Marine; Puffinus; Australia; ISEW, Pacific

Plastic pollution is a significant problem in all oceans of the world and accounts for up to 90% of marine debris. Ingestion of plastic by seabirds and its effects are well documented, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. However, fewer data exist for levels of plastic in seabird and coastal bir...