Alaster Moffat

PhD Student in Molecular Microbiology, Intern at Plastic Oceans UK

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

Plastic #Microfibres found in breeding King Penguins on the remote antarctic island of South Georgia. Our #plastic addiction has widespread implications!

https://t.co/v1jfzOY1c2

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

I’m not sure it’s possible to be more misleading than this... #greenwashing

[Raptor Persecution UK @RaptorPersUK]

Buzzard shot dead in North Yorkshire. https://t.co/W5eA2jSkot #Yorkshire #OpOwlUK #RaptorPersecution

[WWF UK @wwf_uk]

Last night, Sir David Attenborough delivered a message to our World Leaders at WWF’s event at the #ClimateActionSummit. The message is loud and clear – we need global action on our nature and #ClimateEmergency.

See the full unedited video here: https://t.co/gRQyjIyblf #UNGA

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

Where is all the missing plastic?

New research suggests plastic may be retained in coastal waters up to decades before reaching the open ocean. The majority of microplastic in the open ocean was likely produced in or before the 90s!
#POplasticscience
https://t.co/88piCZdpt7

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

such a fantastic project where community NGO @N_Rivers_Trust delivers #naturalcapital to protect precious chalk streams. Lets see what these #wetlands can do to stop #microplastics pollution & improve water quality. Great commitment from @AnglianWater to #AMP7 to deliver more!

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

@PlasticOceans technical director Geoff Brighty talking about how science is at the heart of everything we do at the Valpak theatre at #RWM2019 yesterday

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

“We have to change our behaviour, because nobody else is going to do anything” - Jeremy Paxman on litter in the UK at #RWM2019 today.

[Sylvia A. Earle @SylviaEarle]

I am delighted to share that the Florida Gulf Coast is now a @MissionBlue Hope Spot! A big blue salute to the champions in Florida. This place has special meaning to me because as a kid I fell in love with the ocean right there in Dunedin. #HopeSpots https://t.co/HWm5Kw6Uyo

[Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones @WinnieCJ]

Some good tips to save money and reduce your #plastic use on holiday

#plasticfree #plasticfreetravel

[CleanerSeasProject®️ @CleanerSeasOrg]

Our good friends @WayneKoda will reach London soon as part of their charity walk around the British Coast.

We loved hosting Wayne here in Bude where he’s made lifelong friends.

Can any of our friends in London help please?

@mrjonkhoo @Rizboardshorts @Thames21 @awhilton

[Sylvia A. Earle @SylviaEarle]

For my birthday, I would be deeply thankful if you would join me in celebrating 10 years of Hope by supporting @MissionBlue!

https://t.co/efqs37hdMH

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

Are you heading off on holiday soon? You may find it tricky to keep your trip #plasticfree. Our friends at @CitytoSea_ have created these travel tips to help you on your way ✈️. You can visit the tips in full here: https://t.co/udNh9zDH8X

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

‘We can see the effect on people’s health because when they cough, black soot comes out of their lungs.’

our throwaway culture surrounding plastic is becoming an epidemic in the countries it ends up in. Read more: https://t.co/ZRWx4n4vFz

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

Here's an interesting fact:
Some turtles prefer eating certain plastic over others. Why? New science shows Mediterranean Sea turtles are attracted to plastic that resembles their natural food - seagrass. Read more here:
https://t.co/0VZ5vf2CrN
#POPlasticscience @EmilyDuncan34

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

Yet another sad story. The Mediterranean is a death trap for whales.

[A Plastic Planet @aplastic_planet]

Mother Sperm Whale And Baby Die After Getting Tangled In Fishing Net
https://t.co/Q6uifvFflI

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

Painful to look at, but important to share nonetheless. It's not just a bottle you're throwing away... it's a life.

[Irish Wildlife Trust @Irishwildlife]

Fox killed by discarded plastic bottle in Co. Clare - this horrific photo shows the tragic consequences of careless littering 😢

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

New Science!

The hidden effects of plastic ingestion: Seabirds display blood markers of poor renal health and other abnormalities
#POPlasticscience
https://t.co/pG5iSBuBQp
@SeabirdSentinel @TheLabAndField

[Alaster Moffat @AlasterMoffat]

Absolutely astounding.