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Even small amounts of ocean plastic can affect petrel chicks

Lang Ocean plastic pollution is accidentally on the menu for southern giant petrel chicks.

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A study by the University of California, Davis and Argentina’s National Research Council found that southern giant petrel chicks ingest small amounts of ocean plastic. The plastic is accidentally included in their diet, and even minor nibbles may alter the chicks’ physiological development. The research highlights how marine debris can impact seabird health during critical growth periods.

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