| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6360078 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Boring sphaeromatid isopods destroy expanded polystyrene foam floats under docks. ⺠Boring damage was observed in multiple sites in Asia, Australia, Panama and the USA. ⺠An adult isopod expels thousands of microplastic particles when creating a burrow. ⺠Microplastics similar to these are consumed and may be toxic to fauna. ⺠Floats made of extruded polystyrene inhibit burrowing damage by isopods.
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Authors
Timothy M. Davidson,