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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Main Authors: Bonnie M. Hamilton, Les N. Harris, Jennifer F. Provencher, Chelsea M. Rochman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2024-03-01
Series:Arctic Science
Online Access:https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/AS-2023-0041