[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in the Antarctic marine system: an emerging area of research
It was thought that the Southern Ocean was relatively free of microplastic contamination;
however, recent studies and citizen science projects in the Southern Ocean have reported …
however, recent studies and citizen science projects in the Southern Ocean have reported …
A critical review of the issue of cigarette butt pollution in coastal environments
MCB Araújo, MF Costa - Environmental research, 2019 - Elsevier
Beach anthropogenic litter is a worldwide problem and has been discussed in the
specialized literature for decades. Cigarette butts (CB) are the most frequent form of …
specialized literature for decades. Cigarette butts (CB) are the most frequent form of …
[HTML][HTML] Floating macro-and microplastics around the Southern Ocean: Results from the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition
While macroplastics have been washing up on Southern Ocean islands for decades and
microplastics have been found in seabirds from the region since 1960, there are still …
microplastics have been found in seabirds from the region since 1960, there are still …
[HTML][HTML] Plastics in sea surface waters around the Antarctic Peninsula
Although marine plastic pollution has been the focus of several studies, there are still many
gaps in our understanding of the concentrations, characteristics and impacts of plastics in …
gaps in our understanding of the concentrations, characteristics and impacts of plastics in …
On the quantity and composition of floating plastic debris entering and leaving the Tamar Estuary, Southwest England
SS Sadri, RC Thompson - Marine pollution bulletin, 2014 - Elsevier
The majority of plastic debris found in the marine environment has land based sources and
rivers are considered an important medium for transfer of this debris. Here we report on the …
rivers are considered an important medium for transfer of this debris. Here we report on the …
[HTML][HTML] The quest for seafloor macrolitter: a critical review of background knowledge, current methods and future prospects
The seafloor covers some 70% of the Earth's surface and has been recognised as a major
sink for marine litter. Still, litter on the seafloor is the least investigated fraction of marine …
sink for marine litter. Still, litter on the seafloor is the least investigated fraction of marine …
[HTML][HTML] Current status and future perspectives of microplastic pollution in typical cryospheric regions
The cryosphere is the term used to describe the frozen areas of the Earth, including all forms
of snow and ice, which are primarily influenced by anthropogenic pollutants through …
of snow and ice, which are primarily influenced by anthropogenic pollutants through …
[HTML][HTML] Plastic occurrence, sources, and impacts in Antarctic environment and biota
Several studies have documented that plastic pollution is affecting one of the most remote
and pristine regions of our planet, Antarctica. Plastics of different size and polymeric …
and pristine regions of our planet, Antarctica. Plastics of different size and polymeric …
Global research priorities to mitigate plastic pollution impacts on marine wildlife
AC Vegter, M Barletta, C Beck, J Borrero… - Endangered Species …, 2014 - int-res.com
Marine wildlife faces a growing number of threats across the globe, and the survival of many
species and populations will be dependent on conservation action. One threat in particular …
species and populations will be dependent on conservation action. One threat in particular …
A review of ghost gear entanglement amongst marine mammals, reptiles and elasmobranchs
This review focuses on the effect that ghost gear entanglement has on marine megafauna,
namely mammals, reptiles and elasmobranchs. A total of 76 publications and other sources …
namely mammals, reptiles and elasmobranchs. A total of 76 publications and other sources …