The interaction of anthropogenic litter (by incorporation litter in nests, ingestion, and
entanglement) with birds was systematically reviewed using Google Scholar database. A …

Penguins face a wide range of threats. Most observed population changes have been
negative and have happened over the last 60 years. Today, populations of 11 penguin …

We report the discovery of a dead Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) found on
Juquehy Beach (23° 46′ S 45° 44′ W), municipality of São Sebastião, Brazil, on …

The microplastic studies in the world is increasing, reflecting concern about its effects on the
ecosystem. The same happened in Brazil, especially in the last six years, but few places …

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) are non-breeding winter visitors to the
Brazilian coast. In 2008 and 2010, plastic items and other marine debris were found in the …

Abstract Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil, is known as the diving capital due to its clear waters
and great biodiversity, a consequence of the upwelling phenomenon. This feature attracts …

This paper provides the first evidence of debris pollution, including plastic, in juvenile
Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) found stranded on the Atlantic coast of …

The occurrence of marine debris in the stomach contents of young male and female
Spheniscus magellanicus stranded along the Atlantic coast of northern Argentina during its …

Plastic pollution is an increasing global problem, especially in aquatic environments. From
invertebrates to vertebrates, many aquatic species have been affected by plastic pollution …

Marine debris such as plastic fragments and fishing gears are accumulating in the ocean at
alarming rates. This study assesses the incidence of debris in the gastrointestinal tracts of …