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Plasticosis: A new disease caused by plastic that is affecting seabirds
Written by : The Natural History Museum, ,  7 Mar 2023
Posted to site : 7 Mar 2023

Document Type : Research

Brief Description
A new disease has been described in seabirds, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg Rather than being caused by viruses or bacteria, 'plasticosis' is caused by small pieces of plastic. More here >