Micro-plastic particles in edible fish and herbivores
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 11 January 2016
AWI studies reveal microplastic ingestion in mackerel and periwinkles. Mackerel mistake fibers for prey, while periwinkles eat particles stuck to algae. Both groups ingest microplastics, but health effects remain unclear, especially with long-term exposure.
Keywords: microplastics, mackerel, periwinkle, AWI, marine pollution, plastic ingestion, fish, algae, Littorina littorea, Helgoland, ocean plastics, food chain
Biological studies on the shelves off the Antarctic Peninsula
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 20 May 2016
A Polar Biology special issue highlights AWI research off the Antarctic Peninsula, revealing how whales reduce food competition by targeting different krill, and how seafloor biodiversity reflects complex environmental and biological interactions.
Keywords: Antarctic Peninsula, AWI, Southern Ocean, marine ecosystem, Polar Biology, environmental gradients, benthic fauna
MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrate major milestone for ocean science and conservation
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Published: 22 October 2024
MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrate decades of collaboration advancing ocean research, technology, education, and conservation. From deep-sea exhibits to climate action and eDNA studies, their joint efforts inspire and engage global audiences.
Keywords: ocean research, deep sea, Into the Deep, marine conservation, eDNA, sea otters, ocean technology
