The pollution of the marine environment with plastic debris is expected to increase, where
ocean currents and winds cause their accumulation in convergence zones like the North …

Plastic debris is ubiquitous in all ecosystems and has even reached locations that humans
will hardly reach such as the deep ocean floor and the atmosphere. Research has …

Globally, the abundance of microplastics in our oceans is increasing, including within the
remote locations of the polar regions. The Barents Sea, which adjoins the Arctic Ocean, is an …

Marine litter in the Arctic Basin is influenced by transport from Atlantic and Pacific waters.
This highlights the need for harmonization of guidelines across regions. Monitoring can be …

Abstract Beached macrolitter (> 2, 5 cm) abundance and composition in the Russian
(Eastern) part of the Barents Sea and the adjacent part of the Kara Sea was assessed for …

Microplastic pollution presents a serious risk to marine ecosystems worldwide, with West
Africa being especially susceptible. This study sought to identify the key factors driving …

The pervasive use of plastic in modern society has led to plastic litter becoming ubiquitous
within the ocean. Land-based sources of plastic litter are thought to account for the majority …

Plastic production and plastic waste have increased to such an extent that it has become
globally ubiquitous. Recent research has highlighted that it has also invaded remote Polar …

Floating marine debris (FMD) poses several threats to marine species, such as
entanglement, ingestion, and the transport of pollutants. The Shiretoko Peninsula, located in …

Plastforurensning er en av vår tids mest alvorlige miljøutfordringer. Overvåking av plast er
viktig for å kunne forstå forekomsten i miljøet og på sikt iverksette effektive tiltak mot …