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Do fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) feed in microplastic impacted areas in the Pelagos Sanctuary
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna
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Filter-feeding megafauna in the Mediterranean, including whale sharks and manta rays, ingest large quantities of microplastics while feeding near the surface where plastic concentrations are highest. These charismatic species serve as bioindicators of microplastic pollution and face direct physiological risk from chronic plastic ingestion and associated chemical contaminants.
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