There is growing evidence that microplastic pollution (< 5 mm in size) is now present in
virtually all marine ecosystems, even in remote areas, such as the Arctic and the Antarctic …

Abstract Microplastics (< 5 mm in size) are known to be widespread in the marine
environment but are still poorly studied in Polar Regions, particularly in the Antarctic. As …

Microplastics have been reported everywhere around the globe. With very limited human
activities, the Arctic is distant from major sources of microplastics. However, microplastic …

Microplastics are increasingly recognized as being globally widespread, but relatively little is
known about the presence and abundance of microplastics in samples collected in Polar …

Microplastics (MP) have been reported in Southern Ocean (SO), where they are likely to
encounter Antarctic zooplankton and enter pelagic food webs. Here we assess the presence …

The Arctic is a unique and fragile ecosystem that needs to be preserved and protected.
Despite its remoteness, plastic pollution has been documented in this region. In the coming …

Some of the highest microplastic concentrations in marine environments have been reported
from the Fram Strait in the Arctic. This region supports a diverse ecosystem dependent on …

The number of scientists and tourists visiting Antarctica is on the rise and, despite the
management framework for environmental protection, some coastal areas, particularly in the …

The present paper provides the first record of ingestion of microplastics in natural context by
Gammarus setosus from Svalbard Archipelago. The plastic particles were identified both by …

Presence of microplastics (MPs) in Antarctic ecosystems has attracted global attention, due
to the potential threat to the Antarctic marine organisms. However, data on the occurrence of …