학술논문
Citizen scientists reveal small but concentrated amounts of fragmented microplastic on Arctic beaches
Document Type
article
Source
Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol 11 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2296-665X
Abstract
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 Regions including the Arctic, where it is expected to accumulate over time due to transport from distant sources, rising local anthropogenic activities and increasing fragmentation of existing ocean plastics to microplastics (plastic items