Plastic found in thousands of seabird nests across Europe

Information was collected from 14 seabird species in 84 colonies between 2016 and 2020

The research found Atlantic puffins were the most affected species. File Picture: CHIARA CECI/RSPB/PA

Plastic debris found in thousands of nests across the north west of Europe poses a serious threat to seabirds in the region, researchers have warned.

A four-year study was led by scientists at Scotland's North Highland College’s Environmental Research Institute, part of the University of the Highland and Islands.