Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches
This paper examines a number of specific, practical recommendations to advance knowledge and move towards evidence-based solutions to microplastic (MP) pollution in the Nordic marine environment. The paper approaches the subject of MPs holistically, emphasises the knowledge gaps and challenges in an...
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ftimr:oai:imr.brage.unit.no:11250/3056097 2023-05-15T15:07:14+02:00 Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches Jensen, Sophie Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar Halsband, Claudia Halldorsson, Halldor Palmar Leslie, Heather A. Gunnlaugsdottir, Helga Guls, Hermann Dreki Vorkamp, Katrin Granberg, Maria E. Sigurdsson, Valtyr Jørundsdottir, Hrønn Olina 2022 application/pdf https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3056097 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00041-3 eng eng Nordisk ministerråd: 19074 Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2022, . urn:issn:2662-4966 https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3056097 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00041-3 cristin:2130142 19 Microplastics and Nanoplastics Peer reviewed Journal article 2022 ftimr https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00041-3 2023-03-08T23:44:40Z This paper examines a number of specific, practical recommendations to advance knowledge and move towards evidence-based solutions to microplastic (MP) pollution in the Nordic marine environment. The paper approaches the subject of MPs holistically, emphasises the knowledge gaps and challenges in answering pressing questions, discusses the limitations that so far have prevented these questions from being solved, and suggests approaches for answering them. The Nordic context is chosen due to the global importance of its ecosystem that is threatened by MP pollution, exacerbated by climate change. The research questions discussed pick up knowledge gaps identified in attempts to answer the most pressing questions of our time regarding marine MP pollution and are applicable to some or all seas of the Nordic region, from the Baltic and North Seas in the south to the Arctic in the north. The research questions relate to sources, sinks and transport of MPs, and how food webs are potentially impacted in Nordic marine environments. In addition, we point out the relevance for stakeholders expected to use the emerging knowledge. Through this exercise, using concrete examples, we aim to invite discussions on how a concerted effort by the Nordic countries can bring MP research to a higher level of understanding needed to address the MP pollution problem in Nordic marine habitats. publishedVersion Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Climate change Institute for Marine Research: Brage IMR Arctic Microplastics and Nanoplastics 2 1 |
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This paper examines a number of specific, practical recommendations to advance knowledge and move towards evidence-based solutions to microplastic (MP) pollution in the Nordic marine environment. The paper approaches the subject of MPs holistically, emphasises the knowledge gaps and challenges in answering pressing questions, discusses the limitations that so far have prevented these questions from being solved, and suggests approaches for answering them. The Nordic context is chosen due to the global importance of its ecosystem that is threatened by MP pollution, exacerbated by climate change. The research questions discussed pick up knowledge gaps identified in attempts to answer the most pressing questions of our time regarding marine MP pollution and are applicable to some or all seas of the Nordic region, from the Baltic and North Seas in the south to the Arctic in the north. The research questions relate to sources, sinks and transport of MPs, and how food webs are potentially impacted in Nordic marine environments. In addition, we point out the relevance for stakeholders expected to use the emerging knowledge. Through this exercise, using concrete examples, we aim to invite discussions on how a concerted effort by the Nordic countries can bring MP research to a higher level of understanding needed to address the MP pollution problem in Nordic marine habitats. publishedVersion |
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Jensen, Sophie Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar Halsband, Claudia Halldorsson, Halldor Palmar Leslie, Heather A. Gunnlaugsdottir, Helga Guls, Hermann Dreki Vorkamp, Katrin Granberg, Maria E. Sigurdsson, Valtyr Jørundsdottir, Hrønn Olina |
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Jensen, Sophie Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar Halsband, Claudia Halldorsson, Halldor Palmar Leslie, Heather A. Gunnlaugsdottir, Helga Guls, Hermann Dreki Vorkamp, Katrin Granberg, Maria E. Sigurdsson, Valtyr Jørundsdottir, Hrønn Olina Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches |
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Jensen, Sophie Grøsvik, Bjørn Einar Halsband, Claudia Halldorsson, Halldor Palmar Leslie, Heather A. Gunnlaugsdottir, Helga Guls, Hermann Dreki Vorkamp, Katrin Granberg, Maria E. Sigurdsson, Valtyr Jørundsdottir, Hrønn Olina |
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Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches |
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Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches |
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Understanding microplastic pollution in the Nordic marine environment – knowledge gaps and suggested approaches |
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