研究发现,农药和微塑料威胁到濒危向日葵海星的生存。 Study finds pesticides and microplastics threaten the survival of endangered sunflower sea stars.

波特兰州立大学和华盛顿大学的研究人员进行的一项研究显示,海洋环境中的农药和微塑料正在损害濒危日葵海星的早期生命阶段,有可能使其灭绝。 A study by researchers from Portland State University and the University of Washington shows that pesticides and microplastics in marine environments are harming the early life stages of the endangered sunflower sea star, potentially driving it to extinction. 研究显示,微塑料可能会为海洋恒星创造不适合的栖息地。 The research indicates that microplastics may create unsuitable habitats for the sea stars. 为了保护海洋生物,立法者正在考虑立法,要求使用洗衣机过滤器和限制单用途塑料。 To protect marine life, lawmakers are considering legislation that would require washing machine filters and limit single-use plastics.