J Hazard Mater May 2023 PMID 36867907

'Plasticosis': Characterising macro- and microplastic-associated fibrosis in seabird tissues.

Hayley S Charlton-Howard, Alexander L Bond, Jack Rivers-Auty, Jennifer L Lavers

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Evaluations reflect high consensus on the importance of the research, with comments like 'evidence for a new plastic-induced fibrotic disease' and mentions of its potential impact on seabird populations, using strong language such as 'damage' and 'new disease.' The tone is both factual and urgent, emphasizing the significance of understanding plastic's effects on wildlife and the environment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, emphasizing the damaging effects of plastics on seabird health and supporting the importance of this discovery.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions convey high interest, with mentions of 'plastic-induced fibrotic disease' and references to the broader environmental implications, indicating engagement with the subject matter.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants often reference the specific research findings, such as the identification of 'Plasticosis' and its effects, and share related examples, demonstrating deep engagement with the study's details and implications.

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Several comments highlight the urgent need for awareness and action regarding plastic pollution, suggesting that the research could influence conservation efforts and policy discussions about marine health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines the impact of plastic ingestion on Fleshfooted Shearwaters, revealing that plastics are linked to widespread tissue scarring and damage in their stomachs, a condition termed Plasticosis.
  • Unlike naturally indigestible materials like pumice, plastics cause significant fibrosis, suggesting they have unique harmful properties that can harm seabird health.
  • This research highlights the need to study plastic pollution's effects in wild animals, showing that plastic-induced fibrosis is a hidden, sublethal health threat that can affect seabird populations and potentially other species.

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H2020MONPLAS
@H2020Monplas · X

Usually plastics ingestion is associated to physical harm as suffocation or starvation. For further information on the topic, please refer to: https://t.co/IjEjRa032M #monplas #ITN #microplastics #environment #plasticpollution https://t.co/7lNjFdsp4a

May 25, 2023 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
Helios E.M.
@Helios_EM · X

Enlace al artículo académico: https://t.co/tG7jWHMFJC

Mar 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 7,670 followers View post →
Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health
@WildlifeCornell · X

‘Plasticosis,’ a new (depressing) syndrome for the Anthropocene, defined in sea #birds. Read more about this novel, plastic-induced fibrotic disease: https://t.co/oo5pdCt5Aj https://t.co/j8Nl8MifEk

Mar 9, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 882 followers View post →
Science at the Natural History Museum
@NHM_Science · X

It’s #BigPlasticCountweek so a great time to showcase research by Dr Alex Bond (@TheLabAndField). Evidence for a new plastic-induced fibrotic disease, ‘Plasticosis’. Alex’s work highlights the damage plastic consumption can do to birds’ digestive system. https://t.co/F6VXpKq6aQ https://t.co/7lkhI8fvV4

Mar 11, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,092 followers View post →
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
@aavonline · X

Plasticosis is a new disease described in Australian Flesh-footed Shearwaters (Ardenna carneipes) from Lord Howe island. Learn more: https://t.co/dF39AOcUJV #featheredfactfriday #birdhealth #seabirds #microplastics https://t.co/93oJlJHO9p

Mar 31, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,654 followers View post →
Allan Mee
@KerryeagleMee · X

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Mar 7, 2023 · 1 like · 2,150 followers View post →

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Claire E. Tanner
@C_E_Tanner · X

RT @NHM_Science: It’s #BigPlasticCountweek so a great time to showcase research by Dr Alex Bond (@TheLabAndField). Evidence for a new plast…

Mar 12, 2024 · 2 shares · 356 followers View post →
Malcolm Nicoll
@malcnicoll · X

RT @NHM_Science: It’s #BigPlasticCountweek so a great time to showcase research by Dr Alex Bond (@TheLabAndField). Evidence for a new plast…

Mar 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 213 followers View post →
Science at the Natural History Museum
@NHM_Science · X

It’s #BigPlasticCountweek so a great time to showcase research by Dr Alex Bond (@TheLabAndField). Evidence for a new plastic-induced fibrotic disease, ‘Plasticosis’. Alex’s work highlights the damage plastic consumption can do to birds’ digestive system. https://t.co/F6VXpKq6aQ https://t.co/7lkhI8fvV4

Mar 11, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,092 followers View post →
Science at the Natural History Museum
@NHM_Science · X

@TheLabAndField @Nightline Find out more about this research https://t.co/N1AvIKXNjj and read the original paper https://t.co/Fp4Dwj0Wda #ScienceResearch #Birds

Dec 7, 2023 · 10,092 followers View post →
İdil Can Tunçelli
@idilcantuncelli · X

RT @H2020Monplas: Usually plastics ingestion is associated to physical harm as suffocation or starvation. For further information on the…

May 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 343 followers View post →
Md. Refat J. Rakib
@refatjahanrakib · X

RT @H2020Monplas: Usually plastics ingestion is associated to physical harm as suffocation or starvation. For further information on the…

May 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,106 followers View post →
Hina Moin
@HINATALIB1 · X

RT @H2020Monplas: Usually plastics ingestion is associated to physical harm as suffocation or starvation. For further information on the…

May 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 560 followers View post →
H2020MONPLAS
@H2020Monplas · X

Usually plastics ingestion is associated to physical harm as suffocation or starvation. For further information on the topic, please refer to: https://t.co/IjEjRa032M #monplas #ITN #microplastics #environment #plasticpollution https://t.co/7lNjFdsp4a

May 25, 2023 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 165 followers View post →
Plastics impact campaign
@Plasticsimpact · X

RT @aavonline: Plasticosis is a new disease described in Australian Flesh-footed Shearwaters (Ardenna carneipes) from Lord Howe island. Lea…

Apr 1, 2023 · 1 share · 10,641 followers View post →
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
@aavonline · X

Plasticosis is a new disease described in Australian Flesh-footed Shearwaters (Ardenna carneipes) from Lord Howe island. Learn more: https://t.co/dF39AOcUJV #featheredfactfriday #birdhealth #seabirds #microplastics https://t.co/93oJlJHO9p

Mar 31, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,654 followers View post →
Terra del planeta
@terradelplaneta · X

"Plasticosi". Una nova malaltia causada pel plàstic que afecta les aus marines. El plàstic és a tot arreu i s'ha tornat tan comú que està afectant la salut d'animals i persones. @NHM_London @sciencedirect https://t.co/Wqj0gK7ZsX https://t.co/ZH61szK9Ig https://t.co/BCDexSQQxr

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
Steve Featherstone
@featheroutdoors · X

RT @WildlifeCornell: ‘Plasticosis,’ a new (depressing) syndrome for the Anthropocene, defined in sea #birds. Read more about this novel, pl…

Mar 10, 2023 · 4 shares · 202 followers View post →
Patrick L. McDonough
@GoIrish1951 · X

RT @WildlifeCornell: ‘Plasticosis,’ a new (depressing) syndrome for the Anthropocene, defined in sea #birds. Read more about this novel, pl…

Mar 9, 2023 · 4 shares · 977 followers View post →
Cornell Wildlife Health Lab
@CornellCWHL · X

RT @WildlifeCornell: ‘Plasticosis,’ a new (depressing) syndrome for the Anthropocene, defined in sea #birds. Read more about this novel, pl…

Mar 9, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health
@WildlifeCornell · X

‘Plasticosis,’ a new (depressing) syndrome for the Anthropocene, defined in sea #birds. Read more about this novel, plastic-induced fibrotic disease: https://t.co/oo5pdCt5Aj https://t.co/j8Nl8MifEk

Mar 9, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 882 followers View post →
Allan Mee
@KerryeagleMee · X

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Mar 7, 2023 · 1 like · 2,150 followers View post →
JC Sandino
@JC_Sandino · X

RT @Helios_EM: Enlace al artículo académico: https://t.co/tG7jWHMFJC

Mar 6, 2023 · 1 share · 1,587 followers View post →
Helios E.M.
@Helios_EM · X

Enlace al artículo académico: https://t.co/tG7jWHMFJC

Mar 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 7,670 followers View post →