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New research at Queen’s University highlights the impact that microplastics are having on hermit crabs, which play an important role in balancing the marine ecosystem. Click to read more...

The research found that microplastics are affecting the behaviour of hermit crabs

The new study builds on previous research by Queens University that showed hermit crabs were less likely to touch or enter high-quality shells when exposed to microplastics.