Alix de Jersey on plastic ingestion in seabirds showing impacts to liver & brain function (& what it might mean for humans)

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Ocean Protect Podcast

Ocean Protect

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The health of our oceans is under major threat. Every fortnight, Brad Dalrymple (Environmental Engineer with Ocean Protect) hosts a variety of guests, including scientists, engineers, and activists – to discuss the key issues affecting the health of our oceans – and what can be done about it. This podcast is for anyone interested in learning more about the health of our oceans, the key pressures, and potential solutions. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general discussion purposes, and the views expressed by its hosts and guests are opinions only. Care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, however no guarantee, representation or warranty is given or made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information conveyed. Listeners seeking information relevant to their own personal circumstances should seek independent advice as appropriate. To the maximum extent permitted at law, IES Stormwater Pty Ltd and its affiliates, and the hosts and guests of this podcast, exclude liability for any loss or damage to any party caused by or arising from reliance on its content.

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Alix de Jersey on plastic ingestion in seabirds showing impacts to liver & brain function (& what it might mean for humans)

Ocean Protect Podcast

28 minutes 59 seconds

6 months ago

Alix de Jersey on plastic ingestion in seabirds showing impacts to liver & brain function (& what it might mean for humans)

Alix de Jersey is a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania, investigating the effects of microplastics on tropical shearwaters. In this chat, we discuss the world-first study of seabirds that Alix was involved with - which identified that seabird chicks heavily affected by plastic ingestion demonstrated a range of negative health consequences, including liver and brain damage. We discuss the study methodology and results - and the associated implications to both wildlife and humans.

Useful links:

Alix on LinkedIn (here)
Alix at AdriftLab (here)
Article "World-first analysis of seabirds who’ve eaten plastic reveals slow, insidious health impacts" (here)
Journal paper "Seabirds in crisis: Plastic ingestion induces proteomic signatures of multiorgan failure and neurodegeneration" (here)

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