O plástico dentro de nós: microplásticos perturbam a natureza | Dimitri Deheyn | TEDxEncinitas Blvd

O biólogo marinho Dimitri Deheyn, do Scripps Institution of Oceanography da UC San Diego, analisa como os microplásticos perturbam o equilíbrio natural da vida. Suas pesquisas se concentram em plásticos que podem entrar nos organismos e circular pela cadeia alimentar, chegando aos humanos. A palestra também aborda a possível toxicidade dos materiais plásticos e de seus aditivos químicos. Foi apresentada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• Como os microplásticos entram nos organismos e na cadeia alimentar
• Possível toxicidade dos plásticos e aditivos químicos
• Importância da educação pública e da ciência cidadã

This talk from Dr. Dimitri Deheyn at TEDxEncinitasBlvd explores how microplastics are disrupting the natural balance of life. TEDxEncinitasBlvd was made possible by Executive Producer, Lead Organizer, and Editor Rohan Phadnis, WayZero, and BAAIRS. Dimitri Deheyn is a marine biologist and ecotoxicologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. His cross-disciplinary research focuses on plastics, especially microplastics, which pose serious threats due to their ability to enter organisms and the food web, including humans. He explores the potential toxicity of plastic materials and their chemical additives, emphasizing the importance of public education and global citizen science efforts. With a background rooted in Belgium, Africa, and South America, Deheyn brings a global perspective to environmental health. His goal is to better understand microplastic production and distribution and help develop solutions that protect ecosystems and future societies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx