The utility of monitoring snow for microplastics in the Arctic: A pilot study from Iqaluktuuttiaq, Nunavut
Plastic pollution, including microplastics (<5 mm) has been identified as an emerging contaminant of Arctic concern and has been observed in wildlife, water, sediment, air, and snow. Because snow is relatively easy to sample and process for microplastics, it may be a useful compartment to monitor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
2024-03-01
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Series: | Arctic Science |
Online Access: | https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/AS-2023-0041 |