- Whales, some sharks, and other marine species such as rays are increasingly at risk from microplastics in the oceans, a new study suggests. The Gulf of Mexico whale, for example, is now at risk of being the first baleen whale to go extinct since the Atlantic grey whale three centuries ago. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/05/whale-and-shark-species-at-increasing-risk-from-microplastic-pollution-study 4 comments science
- Whale and shark species at increasing risk from microplastic pollution: Large filter feeders, such as baleen whales and basking sharks, could be particularly at risk from ingesting the tiny plastic particles, say scientists. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/05/whale-and-shark-species-at-increasing-risk-from-microplastic-pollution-study 3 comments worldnews
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