Plastic pollution in the Arctic
Plastic pollution is now pervasive in the Arctic, even in areas with no apparent human
activity, such as the deep seafloor. In this Review, we describe the sources and impacts of …
activity, such as the deep seafloor. In this Review, we describe the sources and impacts of …
Microplastic toxicity in aquatic organisms and aquatic ecosystems: a review
Microplastics are pervasive pollutants and have been found in all environmental
compartments globally, including aquatic ecosystems. Ingestion and trophic transfer of …
compartments globally, including aquatic ecosystems. Ingestion and trophic transfer of …
[HTML][HTML] Plastic ingestion by Arctic fauna: a review
F Collard, A Ask - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
The distribution of marine plastic litter is unequal around the world, some areas being more
polluted. Given that the Arctic is not a highly populated area, very low levels of plastics are …
polluted. Given that the Arctic is not a highly populated area, very low levels of plastics are …
44-year retrospective analysis of ultraviolet absorbents and industrial antioxidants in seabird eggs from the Canadian Arctic (1975 to 2019)
Ultraviolet (UV) absorbents and industrial antioxidants are contaminants of emerging
concern (CECs), but little is known about their distribution in Arctic wildlife, as well as how …
concern (CECs), but little is known about their distribution in Arctic wildlife, as well as how …
Plastic additives and legacy persistent organic pollutants in the preen gland oil of seabirds sampled across the globe
R Yamashita, N Hiki, F Kashiwada… - Environmental …, 2021 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Plastic pollution, and its associated impacts on marine fauna due to chemical contamination,
is an area of growing global concern. We analyzed 145 preen gland oil samples from 32 …
is an area of growing global concern. We analyzed 145 preen gland oil samples from 32 …
[HTML][HTML] Ingestion and characterization of plastic debris by loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, in the Balearic Islands
A Solomando, F Pujol, A Sureda, S Pinya - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic waste has become ubiquitous pollutants in seas and oceans and can affect a wide
range of species. For some marine species, plastic debris could pose a considerable threat …
range of species. For some marine species, plastic debris could pose a considerable threat …
Monitoring litter and microplastics in Arctic mammals and birds
Plastic pollution has been reported to affect Arctic mammals and birds. There are strengths
and limitations to monitoring litter and microplastics using Arctic mammals and birds. One …
and limitations to monitoring litter and microplastics using Arctic mammals and birds. One …
[HTML][HTML] Decades of monitoring plastic pollution in seabirds in Canada: Spatial, temporal, and methodological insights
Plastic ingestion by seabirds is an increasing issue worldwide, yet species can vary in
ingestion based on ecological and morphological differences. This provokes the ecological …
ingestion based on ecological and morphological differences. This provokes the ecological …
Abundance and types of plastic pollution in surface waters in the Eastern Arctic (Inuit Nunangat) and the case for reconciliation science
Plastics are not only an environmental concern but also an issue of justice in the Arctic,
particularly in Inuit Nunangat (Inuit homelands), as plastics and other contaminants that …
particularly in Inuit Nunangat (Inuit homelands), as plastics and other contaminants that …
Microplastic pollution: threats and impacts on global marine ecosystems
RS Yu, S Singh - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the scope of global marine microplastic pollution and its implications
on marine ecosystems and human health. We first delve into how plastic enters the ocean …
on marine ecosystems and human health. We first delve into how plastic enters the ocean …