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Dr Emily May Stevenson

@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social
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Marine microbiologist with expertise in plastic pollution and antimicrobial resistance. Co-founder of Beach Guardian; aiming to empower communities against plastic pollution.

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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
First day of #Plastics2026 today; a global symposium on plastics and human health, hosted by the University of Queensland and @minderoo.bsky.social And on #CleanUpAustraliaDay, no less!
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
A career dream achieved today at the AMR2026 Summit with @csiro.bsky.social and Fleming Fund in Sydney… I finally got to see Dame Sally Davies in action!
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Healthcare in Europe @healthcare-europe.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#Microplastics pose a human #health risk in more ways than one, a new study led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social from 🇬🇧 @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk reveals: not only do the particles harbor pathogenic 🦠 bacteria, they may also play a role in the spread of #antibioticresistance. #AMR
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Microplastics serve as hideout for AMR bacteria, study finds
A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strong...
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Mae says “no meetings tonight”
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 28/11/2025
#NewStudy shows #microplastics can carry harmful pathogens & #AntimicrobialResistant (AMR) bacteria. With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed. Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
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Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly
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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
“Nurdles and clamydia!” is a possibly one of the greatest openings for a Thanksgiving table conversation. Just sayin’…
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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🧪 NEW STUDY led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social: Microplastics in wastewater provide habitat for pathogenic bacteria, including Chlamydiia, and foster antibiotic resistance, “with polystyrene and HDPE nurdle communities posing a particular risk.” 🧵 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments
Microplastic particles are extremely prevalent environmental pollutants which support microbial biofilms known as the ‘plastisphere’. Antimicrobial re…
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 26/11/2025
PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-... @exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
'What makes bio-beads particularly concerning isn’t just the plastic itself – it’s what they carry. These pellets are designed to maximise bacterial growth, and when they come from sewage treatment facilities, that biofilm may include harmful bacteria, including E. coli and other pathogens dangerous to humans.

More worryingly, research – including our own studies – shows these plastics can harbour “superbug” bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.'

PML's Prof Penelope Lindeque and Emily Stevenson (also University of Exeter ) discuss how plastic bio-beads used in wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” bacteria in this latest article from The Conversation UK.
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🚨‼️ New paper alert! ‘Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments’ FULL ARTICLE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... ➡️ Check out @pml.ac.uk’s coverage: pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
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Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏 ➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 21/11/2025
... just look at these 👀 Just a handful of the incredible new #PhD opportunities at the lab. Visit our website to see them all, and apply! 🔗 pml.ac.uk/Working-with... #PhDs #PhDopportunities #hiring #Plymouth #PhDlife
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Spending my Saturday with @asmqld.bsky.social listening to fantastic microbiology. Perks of micro research in Australia = koalas! 🐨
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory @pml.ac.uk · 10/11/2025
#COP30: If you're not on the ground in #Belém, don't worry, you can stay on top of the news with the COP30 #VirtualOceanPavilion! This is a free to access online platform democratising access to the ocean in #ClimateNegotiations. Register here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/
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Dr Emily May Stevenson @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Finally joining the Bluesky party! Looking to connect with colleagues, friends and anyone interested in marine conservation, plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance, marine biology... and any other cool science!
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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/11/2025
In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...
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Exeter to help UK school pupils learn about LGBT+ scientists
University of Exeter experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums across the UK. Th...
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