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Microplastic invasion of coastal protected areas imperceptibly threatens avian reproduction
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Based on the title, this study found that tiny plastic particles (microplastics) are getting into protected coastal areas where birds nest and breed. These microplastics appear to be harming birds' ability to successfully reproduce, which could threaten bird populations over time. This matters because it shows that plastic pollution is reaching even our most protected natural areas and disrupting wildlife in ways we might not easily notice. *Note: This summary is based on the study title, as the provided text appears to be a data availability statement rather than the full research abstract.*
The raw detection data of microplastic sampling and the original code associated with the ROMS model employed in this study, as presented in the paper “Microplastic invasion of coastal protected areas imperceptibly threatens avian reproduction”, have been made publicly available. All analyses and figures reported in the paper were generated using these datasets and code. For further data access or analytical requirements, please contact the corresponding author via email: liuwei@nies.org.
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