Transport and accumulation of litter in submarine canyons: a geoscience perspective

Transport and accumulation of litter in submarine canyons: a geoscience perspective

Marine litter is one of the most pervasive and fast-growing aspects of contamination in the global ocean, and has been observed in every environmental setting, including the deep seafloor where little is known about the magnitude and consequences of the problem. Submarine canyons, the main conduits...

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Main Authors: Martina Pierdomenico, Anne Bernhardt, Joris T. Eggenhuisen, Michael A. Clare, Claudio Lo Iacono, Daniele Casalbore, Jaime S. Davies, Ian Kane, Veerle A.I. Huvenne, Peter T. Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
submarine canyons
marine litter
microplastics
fishing-related debris
litter transport
sediment transport
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1224859/full

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