In this eye-opening episode of the Soulwidth Podcast, we explore the hidden dangers of plastic pollution through the eyes of two extraordinary researchers.

Alex De Jersey, PhD candidate at the Tasmanian School of Medicine, and marine biologist Hayley Charlton Howard unpack the devastating effects of plastic ingestion in seabirds and the startling biomedical consequences that could ripple into human health.

From plasticosis—a fibrosis disease caused by plastic particles—to the heartbreaking case of malnourished shearwaters, this conversation bridges the worlds of ecology and medicine.

We also discuss the complexities of translating wildlife research into human health insights, and why the Global Plastics Treaty might be a make-or-break moment for the planet.

This is not just a story about pollution—it’s about survival, science, and the urgent need for change.

Listen in for:

• Real-life impacts of plastic on seabird populations

• How plastic affects blood chemistry and vital organs

• The emerging science behind plasticosis

• What it all means for us as humans

• Why policy, not just personal action, is the next frontier

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