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Smaller animals that feed lower in the food web might be at greater risk from microplastic exposure than larger ones. (Shutterstock)

June 26, 2022

Microplastics may pose a greater threat to the base of marine food webs

Garth A Covernton, University of Toronto; Hailey Davies, University of Victoria, and Kieran Cox, University of Victoria

We need to advance our understanding of the effects of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems, especially on small animals at the base of food webs that might be ingesting more of these particles.

FishSounds is an online database of recordings of the noises created by fish, like this Bocon toadfish. (Shutterstock)

March 13, 2022

Grunts, boops, chatters and squeals — fish are noisy creatures

Audrey Looby, University of Florida; Amalis Riera; Kieran Cox, University of Victoria, and Sarah Vela, Dalhousie University

Growing research shows that fish produce sounds that other creatures listen to to find food and avoid becoming prey. A new database compiles research on these fish sounds.

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