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Dynamics and effects of plastic contaminants’ assimilation in gulls
Veríssimo, S. N.; Cunha, S. C.; Fernandes, J. O.; Casero, M.; Vieira, M. T.; Ramos, J. A.; Norte, A. C.; Paiva, V. H.Background: Opportunistic animals such as gulls are often associated with anthropogenic activities [1,2], and therefore highly susceptible to plastic ingestion and stomach chemical leaching [3]. Yet, such chemical process is still poorly studied and there is almost no information regarding potential hazardous effects in animal physiological processes. Even though it was already reported that gulls accumulate Po...
Seabirds as bioindicators of anthropogenic and chemical pollution
Matos, D. M.; Ramos, J. A.; Brandão, L. C.; Bessa, F.; Silva, V.; Rodrigues, I.; Antunes, S.; dos Santos, I.; Coentro, J.; Cunha, S. C.Background: Marine pollution, caused by anthropogenic debris, is a significant environmental issue that has detrimental effects on marine ecosystems [1]. Finding suitable sentinel species of the human impacts on the oceans, is imperative. As top predators, seabirds are considered sentinels of the marine environment [2]. Objective: To provide quantitative data about the distinctive prevalence of anthropogeni...