New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen in the near future. However, patterns are complex, and much is unknown. But there are silver linings. Read the full paper (OA) here: https://t.co/sU6CSNICxs https://t.co/UkU8Athjiv
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing.
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The discussions reflect broad agreement on the severity and complexity of plastic ingestion in marine life, with posts citing detailed data such as the doubling of plastic ingestion rates over the last decade and stressing the need for global action. The tone combines scientific reporting with calls for policy change, demonstrating both curiosity and a sense of urgency.
Most discussions agree that plastic ingestion among marine fish is widespread and increasing, emphasizing concern and the urgency of addressing pollution.
Posts show high engagement with the topic, referencing specific studies, data, and potential ecological impacts, indicating strong interest.
Many discussions analyze research findings, mention methodologies, and explore ecological consequences, demonstrating active engagement.
The majority highlight the significance of the findings for environmental health and policy, suggesting they see this as a high-impact issue.
Abstract in brief
- Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and has increased significantly over the past decade, with 26% of studied species consuming plastic debris, including many of commercial importance.
- The likelihood of plastic ingestion is influenced by factors such as water surface plastic abundance, fish behavior (demersal vs. pelagic), mobility, and trophic level, with surface and shallow water species more prone to ingestion.
- Microplastics are now being expelled by some deep-sea fish, like mesopelagic myctophids, potentially transferring plastics from surface waters to the seafloor, highlighting complex ecological impacts and the need for further research.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyI have a verrrry similar paper coming out in the next few weeks
@MicroplasticLab got me thinking - has #microplastics research increased in quality over time? A #micro-thread. @DJShearwater demonstrates monitoring studies have improved quality reporting over time (N = 110 studies). https://t.co/LIw7E9BEDS https://t.co/eB9oxkzDoJ
|| EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen @NOAAFisheries @WFCB_UCDavis @ucdavisbiology @HopkinsMarine @Stanford
Exiting to see this paper come out by friend/colleague @DJShearwater - I have seen sneak peeks of the graphs, and great to have this out!! - Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/I8Z5mgXpRd
Read the open access article by @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen https://t.co/GLKwFBjpZy https://t.co/sUOloKVWXH
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#Fish ARE EATING #PLASTIC and chemicals used in manufacturing #plastics are being ingested by humans. That's why we need a global #PlasticsTreaty Plastic ingestion by #marine #fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/KGge9DAIM1 #NOAA @tanya_plibersek @Tony_Burke #CNN #UNEP
@r_heinmueck @butenunbinnen @AWI_de Ich bin gar nicht angefressen? Habe nur gerade wenig Zeit. Hier ist ein Übersichtsartikel über #Mikroplastik und Fische, den wir in unserer Studie mit drin hatten: https://t.co/KJ53ahnxic
RT @MelanieBergma18: Important new meta-analysis by @DJShearwater et al. shows: „Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the…
RT @DrSCoffin: @MicroplasticLab got me thinking - has #microplastics research increased in quality over time? A #micro-thread. @DJShearwat…
RT @MelanieBergma18: Important new meta-analysis by @DJShearwater et al. shows: „Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the…
RT @MelanieBergma18: Important new meta-analysis by @DJShearwater et al. shows: „Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the…
RT @MelanieBergma18: Important new meta-analysis by @DJShearwater et al. shows: „Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the…
Important new meta-analysis by @DJShearwater et al. shows: „Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the incidence rate of #plastic ingested by fish was 26%.Over the last decade this incidence has doubled, increasing by 2.4 ±0.4% per year.“
RT @DrSCoffin: @MicroplasticLab got me thinking - has #microplastics research increased in quality over time? A #micro-thread. @DJShearwat…
RT @DrSCoffin: @MicroplasticLab got me thinking - has #microplastics research increased in quality over time? A #micro-thread. @DJShearwat…
@MicroplasticLab got me thinking - has #microplastics research increased in quality over time? A #micro-thread. @DJShearwater demonstrates monitoring studies have improved quality reporting over time (N = 110 studies). https://t.co/LIw7E9BEDS https://t.co/eB9oxkzDoJ
RT @oceancleanup: #Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is…
RT @oceancleanup: #Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is…
This research looks at plastic consumption risk by marine fish. These findings show that plastic ingestion is widespread and increasing. Read more in @GlobalChangeBio ➡️ https://t.co/DW6knYlb2L https://t.co/MaWNdrz7W3
RT @oceancleanup: #Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is…
New study by @DJShearwater et al. shows: "Over the last decade the prevalence of plastic ingestion by marine fish has doubled, increasing by 2.4% per year, as a result of improved detection methodologies as well as an increase in fish consuming #plastic." https://t.co/fAA5axeK3S
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/z5eWryb6Yj #climatechange
Recent article about plastic being eaten by fish
RT @GlobalChangeBio: Read the open access article by @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen https://t.co/GLKwFBjpZy https://t.co/sUOloKVWXH
RT @GlobalChangeBio: Read the open access article by @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen https://t.co/GLKwFBjpZy https://t.co/sUOloKVWXH
RT @GlobalChangeBio: Read the open access article by @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen https://t.co/GLKwFBjpZy https://t.co/sUOloKVWXH
Read the open access article by @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen https://t.co/GLKwFBjpZy https://t.co/sUOloKVWXH
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/30YptaWz6K
This recent paper by @DJShearwater used similar methods but with a slightly different focus on variables influencing frequencies of MP ingestion by marine fishes and makes an interesting comparison! https://t.co/Jjz8xQdnty
RT @IUCN_Plastics: Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread, and increasing. A new paper to share: https://t.co/3x22N1lS7y This is…
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread, and increasing. A new paper to share: https://t.co/3x22N1lS7y This is another reason why we must close the plastic tap to #beatplasticpollution
RT @oceancleanup: #Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is…
RT @oceancleanup: #Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is…
#Plasticpollution has pervaded almost every facet of the #biosphere, yet the risk posed to #marinespecies and #humans is unknown. Your support will help OVI remove #1millionlbs of plastics from the #oceans. https://t.co/XayYPXgeqt #endplasticwaste https://t.co/XlDitHHKV8
Marine fish around the world ingest a huge amount of plastic - and that number is increasing. Not only that, they consume it and then poop it out, effectively transporting it between the surface and the deep sea. https://t.co/EiWrL3KR34 https://t.co/CmAXp4G1c5
RT @GCovernton: I have a verrrry similar paper coming out in the next few weeks
RT @jenni_pro: Exiting to see this paper come out by friend/colleague @DJShearwater - I have seen sneak peeks of the graphs, and great to h…
RT @Giuseppe_Suaria: #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/dSB3jgopKr
RT @jenni_pro: Exiting to see this paper come out by friend/colleague @DJShearwater - I have seen sneak peeks of the graphs, and great to h…
RT @GCovernton: I have a verrrry similar paper coming out in the next few weeks
Exiting to see this paper come out by friend/colleague @DJShearwater - I have seen sneak peeks of the graphs, and great to have this out!! - Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/I8Z5mgXpRd
RT @GCovernton: I have a verrrry similar paper coming out in the next few weeks
I have a verrrry similar paper coming out in the next few weeks
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
Important new study by @DJShearwater et al. finds "Across all studies that accounted for #microplastics, the incidence rate of #plastic ingested by fish was 26%. Over the last decade this incidence has doubled, increasing by 2.4 ± 0.4% per year.
#Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/dSB3jgopKr
RT @kill_th_plastic: Lien vers la publication de l'étude: https://t.co/VNZz9mh7Wv
Lien vers la publication de l'étude: https://t.co/VNZz9mh7Wv
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/js7FHhzgmn
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
RT @GlobalChangeBio: || EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcIn…
|| EARLY VIEW || OPEN ACCESS || #Plastic ingestion by marine #fish is widespread and increasing @DJShearwater @AGMcInturf @elhazen @NOAAFisheries @WFCB_UCDavis @ucdavisbiology @HopkinsMarine @Stanford
Plastic ingestion by marine fish is widespread and increasing https://t.co/atUjsIHu7m #climatechange
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
RT @DJShearwater: New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen…
New pub out today in @GlobalChangeBio. We find plastic ingestion by marine fish remains a concern, and expected to worsen in the near future. However, patterns are complex, and much is unknown. But there are silver linings. Read the full paper (OA) here: https://t.co/sU6CSNICxs https://t.co/UkU8Athjiv