Lethal dose of plastic for seabirds and marine animals ‘much smaller than expected’

Mongabay
Nov 19, 2025, 8:53 am97 pts
New research has found that even small amounts of plastic can be deadly to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals. While previous research has established that plastic can lead to mortality in many species, this new study identifies the types and amounts of plastic that pose the greatest danger, and estimates…

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