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 composition have been retrieved in Antarctic sea ice, surface waters and sediments, with microplastics (mostly fibers) f...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:b9073715ead940e39568f075500b48ad 2023-05-15T14:04:16+02:00 Plastic occurrence, sources, and impacts in Antarctic environment and biota Gabriella Caruso Elisa Bergami Neelu Singh Ilaria Corsi 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watbs.2022.100034 https://doaj.org/article/b9073715ead940e39568f075500b48ad EN eng KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772735122000488 https://doaj.org/toc/2772-7351 2772-7351 doi:10.1016/j.watbs.2022.100034 https://doaj.org/article/b9073715ead940e39568f075500b48ad Water Biology and Security, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 100034- (2022) Anthropogenic impact Contamination Microplastics Southern ocean Antarctica Occurrence Environmental sciences GE1-350 Biology (General) QH301-705.5 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watbs.2022.100034 2022-12-30T20:53:49Z 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 composition have been retrieved in Antarctic sea ice, surface waters and sediments, with microplastics (mostly fibers) found both in terrestrial and marine organisms. Such evidence raises concerns about potential detrimental effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The present review aims to report the most up-to-date knowledge on occurrence and distribution of plastic pollution in the Antarctic environment and biota including interaction with microorganisms, potential sources, and its impact on Antarctic biota. Our understanding of plastic pollution in this polar region will help us define the human footprint in Antarctica and predict future ecological risks. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Sea ice Southern Ocean Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic Southern Ocean The Antarctic Water Biology and Security 1 2 100034 |
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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 composition have been retrieved in Antarctic sea ice, surface waters and sediments, with microplastics (mostly fibers) found both in terrestrial and marine organisms. Such evidence raises concerns about potential detrimental effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The present review aims to report the most up-to-date knowledge on occurrence and distribution of plastic pollution in the Antarctic environment and biota including interaction with microorganisms, potential sources, and its impact on Antarctic biota. Our understanding of plastic pollution in this polar region will help us define the human footprint in Antarctica and predict future ecological risks. |
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Plastic occurrence, sources, and impacts in Antarctic environment and biota |
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