Publications by authors named "Alexander C Seymour"
Mar Pollut Bull
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how different types of microplastics are consumed by corals, indicating that the presence of certain chemicals may attract them.
- Corals appeared to favor plastics without microbial biofilms over those that were biofilmed, suggesting that cleanliness affects their feeding preferences.
- Retained plastic in corals raises concerns about energy use, potential toxicity from pollutants, and impacts on the marine food web, highlighting important conservation considerations.
