SRF 4, News aktuell, 01.06.2021

Ship losing tons of plastic

In Sri Lanka, following the accident of a container ship off the coast, tons of microplastics washed up on the coast near the capital Colombo. There is a threat of massive consequences for marine life, and not only on the directly affected section of the coast.
Assessments by Prof. Patricia Holm

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - GMIT

participating in report

Evaluations of the interview with Prof. Patricia Holm
in chapter 3 and recommendations for
for authorities in chapter 4

Prof. Patricia Holm at the Children`s University Basel

Microplastic - are we surrounded by mini waste?
April 2021

April 2021

Hobbyists acting simultaneously as anglers and aquarists: Novel pathways for non‐native fish and impacts on native fish

Research results from the MGU aim to stipulate a change of perspective among hobbyists, who – by acting simultaneously as anglers and aquarists – establish novel pathways for non‐native fish.
Human translocations of non‐native aquatic species are a global conservation challenge. Aquarists and anglers are two hobbyist groups whose practices are particularly likely to translocate non‐native aquatic species, especially fish. [de]

Jan 2021

This fish grunts when it is ready to have sex

Popular science article on sound production and behaviour of fish of the species Symphodus melops.