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Which marine mammal eats the most microplastics?

By Jenessa L Gjeltema, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Jackie Lang, Prathima Garudadri, Swee Teh, Erin Berlin, Cara Field, and Chelsea Lam
Backed by CM Lam, Jack Tookey, Aaron Nichols, David Tookey, Brooke Lang, Lisa Berlin, M Tang, Matija Mazi, Julie Szeto Lindholm, Lai Lam, and 36 other backers
University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Mill Valley, California
EcologyMedicine
DOI: 10.18258/16835
Grant: Wildlife Disease Association Challenge Grant
$5,715
Raised of $4,958 Goal
115%
Funded on 9/30/20
Successfully Funded
  • $5,715
    pledged
  • 115%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 9/30/20

Lab Notes

We reached our minimum goal! Thank you!
September 21, 2020
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What are some potential health effects associated with...
September 11, 2020
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How can you help reduce microplastic pollution?
September 8, 2020
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What are microplastics?
September 5, 2020
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