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Chemicals in marine plastics and potential risks for a seabird like the Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Franeker, Jan Andries Van |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND Some seabird species consume major quantities of different types of marine plastic debris. In addition to direct physical effects, there is a growing concern on the potential effects from chemicals built in or adsorbed to the plastics that are ingested. Under natural conditions it will be extremely difficult to firmly demonstrate effects. Observations in relation to a mass mortality of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) in the North Sea in 2004 do suggest that such effects may occur, and that effects can be sudden and severe. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://edepot.wur.nl/400635 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
