April 2020 PMID 31786024

Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs.

Jennifer L Lavers, Paul B Sharp, Silke Stuckenbrock, Alexander L Bond

Mentions

156
Peak: 18 in Dec 2019
across 5 sources since Dec 2019

Extended reach

77,412
potential audience

Total likes

46

Video views

2,241

Mentions per month

Dec 2019 – Mar 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News120 articles
  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • Blogs9 articles
  • Facebook4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a high level of agreement that plastic debris endangers hermit crabs, supported by references to scientific findings about hundreds of thousands of casualties, as seen in quotes about 'killed half a million hermit crabs' and mentions of specific polluted islands. The tone is urgent and factual, emphasizing the ecological threats posed by plastic pollution, which contributes to the high impact and interest scores.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions acknowledge the severity of plastic debris impact, with many explicitly citing studies reporting hundreds of thousands of hermit crab deaths, showing strong consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest by referencing detailed data, such as numbers of crabs affected and specific locations like Henderson and Cocos Keeling Islands, indicating curiosity and concern.

EngagementModerate engagement

Most posts discuss the environmental threat seriously and mention specific research outcomes, but there is limited exploration of mitigation or broader ecological implications, resulting in a moderate engagement level.

ImpactHigh impact

The volume of shared information, including alarming figures from scientific studies and descriptions of the threats faced by hermit crabs, underscores the perceived importance and potential ecological impact of plastic pollution.

Abstract in brief

  • Plastic debris pollutes ecosystems worldwide, especially on beaches where it can persist for decades.
  • Hermit crabs, like the strawberry hermit crab, often get trapped in debris on beaches, which can threaten their populations and survival.
  • The study estimates that thousands of crabs die annually due to entrapment on islands like Henderson Island and Cocos Keeling Islands, highlighting the broader impact of debris on tropical ecosystems and biodiversity.]

Top posts

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IMAS
@IMASUTAS · X

First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in the Pacific by being trapped in plastic debris, which is both a physical barrier & a deadly trap https://t.co/7yrel134Ic https://t.co/wKQFrHvyoe https://t.co/SjfaV66Xca

Dec 4, 2019 · 25 likes · 14 shares · 7,013 followers View post →
Diego Ortega Anatol
@DiegoOAnatol · X

Además, esto puede ser una práctica mortal: se sabe de ermitaños que acabaron muriendo atrapados dentro de botellas y cuyo olor atraía a más cangrejos (que lo interpretan el olor como una nueva concha libre), lo que desencadenaba múltiples muertes https://t.co/TohoY3IJwq

Apr 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 609 followers View post →
Vicki Treadell
@VickiTreadell · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 19,706 followers View post →
University of Tasmania
@UTAS_ · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 17,152 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs https://t.co/2m1SXfy4HN

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,518 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs https://t.co/2m1SXfy4HN

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,257 followers View post →

All mentions

Diego Ortega Anatol
@DiegoOAnatol · X

Además, esto puede ser una práctica mortal: se sabe de ermitaños que acabaron muriendo atrapados dentro de botellas y cuyo olor atraía a más cangrejos (que lo interpretan el olor como una nueva concha libre), lo que desencadenaba múltiples muertes https://t.co/TohoY3IJwq

Apr 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 609 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs https://t.co/2m1SXfy4HN

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,241 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs https://t.co/2m1SXfy4HN

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,257 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs https://t.co/2m1SXfy4HN

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,518 followers View post →
Mario Grimau
@mgrimau61 · X

@emarmex @Alexx_B58 @migrivass "Plastic pollution has killed half a million hermit crabs, study says"by BBC Dic2019 Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2019 Significant plastic accumulation on the Cocos(Keeling) Islands, Australia Scientific Reports Nature 2018>> https://t.co/GHRQV8JTBw

Dec 10, 2019 · 425 followers View post →
Talia
@Tatalita18 · X

Plastic debris traps thousands of Hermit Crabs https://t.co/jOJ3QivBUz via @YouTube

Dec 8, 2019 · 47 followers View post →
Simplastic srl
@SimplasticSrl · X

Più di mezzo milione di paguri eremita uccisi dai rifiuti marini di plastica sulle isole remote di Cocos ed Henderson Lo studio “Entrapment in plastic debris endangers hermit crabs” pubblicato sul Journal of Hazardous Materials  da Jennifer Lavers (Insti… https://t.co/0rYWNv4VpB

Dec 8, 2019 · 132 followers View post →
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
@BassStraitMC · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 79 followers View post →
Vicki Treadell
@VickiTreadell · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 19,706 followers View post →
Andy Flies
@WildImmunity · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,410 followers View post →
That's What I Call Science
@ThatsScienceTAS · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 2,095 followers View post →
Alice Jones
@Alice_R_Jones · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 2,238 followers View post →
Clothilde Langlais
@DrCLanglais · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 283 followers View post →
Mr_Spock
@Mr_Spock · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 3,622 followers View post →
Wagtail, servant of Lord Thoth
@AngryWagtails · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 2,314 followers View post →
Two Hands
@2handsproject · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 2,536 followers View post →
K. L. Hill
@cold_shuga · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 321 followers View post →
Tangaroa Blue
@TangaroaBlue · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,380 followers View post →
Lyn Goldberg
@LynGoldberg7 · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 390 followers View post →
University of Tasmania
@UTAS_ · X

RT @IMASUTAS: First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in t…

Dec 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 17,152 followers View post →
IMAS
@IMASUTAS · X

First of its kind IMAS @UTAS_ -led study finds 570 000 hermit crabs killed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Henderson Island in the Pacific by being trapped in plastic debris, which is both a physical barrier & a deadly trap https://t.co/7yrel134Ic https://t.co/wKQFrHvyoe https://t.co/SjfaV66Xca

Dec 4, 2019 · 25 likes · 14 shares · 7,013 followers View post →