Plastic Is Killing Seabirds | Australia News

Seabirds are dying in droves—not from predators or storms, but from plastic. New Australian research reveals that sable shearwaters, once ingesting just five pieces of plastic, now average sixty, directly slashing their survival odds. On Lord Howe Island, a pristine refuge, scientists watched juvenile birds mistake plastic for food, suffering dementia-like symptoms and impaired song development critical for finding mates and chicks. Even if they survive, their ability to breed is broken. With over 1,500 seabird species affected globally, and international efforts to curb plastic pollution stalled, the clock is ticking—these ocean wanderers need urgent, bold action before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2f20391a66f1a35