To kill a seabird

Illuminates work being done by ornithologists to determine the impact of marine debris, most of which is plastic, on the threat of seabird extinction. Speaks to PhD student Lauren Roman of the University of Tasmania about her research into the subject, which will include a trip to NZ in Sep 2016 to...

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Published inThe New Zealand herald p. A20
Main Author Braunias, Steve
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.07.2016
Subjects
Effect of water pollution on
Environmental aspects
Marine debris
Marine pollution
Plastics in packaging
Sea birds
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ISSN0112-8787

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Summary:Illuminates work being done by ornithologists to determine the impact of marine debris, most of which is plastic, on the threat of seabird extinction. Speaks to PhD student Lauren Roman of the University of Tasmania about her research into the subject, which will include a trip to NZ in Sep 2016 to dissect bird specimens collected on NZ beaches by members of the NZ Ornithological Society and others. Seeks comment from Invercargill seabird enthusiast Lloyd Esler, NZ Ornithological Society president David Lawrie and Whangarei bird recovery centre head Robert Webb about the research and their own experience of the hazards of plastic debris to seabirds. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
Bibliography:Includes illustrations, portrait
ISSN:0112-8787