[HTML][HTML] 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 …
and pristine regions of our planet, Antarctica. Plastics of different size and polymeric …
Antimicrobial resistance in Antarctica: is it still a pristine environment?
Although the rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in relation to
clinical settings, is causing concern in many regions of the globe, remote, extreme …
clinical settings, is causing concern in many regions of the globe, remote, extreme …
Macro-and microplastics in the Antarctic environment: ongoing assessment and perspectives
The number of scientists and tourists visiting Antarctica is on the rise and, despite the
management framework for environmental protection, some coastal areas, particularly in the …
management framework for environmental protection, some coastal areas, particularly in the …
Monitoring of anthropogenic microplastic pollution in Antarctic fish (emerald rockcod) from the Terranova Bay after a quarter of century
Monitoring the occurrence of microplastic contamination in the Antarctic area is the key to
implement policy measures for waste regulations in the research stations. Antarctic fish …
implement policy measures for waste regulations in the research stations. Antarctic fish …
Coral-inspired environmental durability aerogels for micron-size plastic particles removal in the aquatic environment
B Zheng, B Li, H Wan, X Lin, Y Cai - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Removing microplastics (MPs) from water has been a huge challenge due to their inherent
features including small size and high stability. In this research, inspired by the active …
features including small size and high stability. In this research, inspired by the active …
Microplastic interactions and possible combined biological effects in Antarctic marine ecosystems
R Bargagli, E Rota - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Plastic pollution is spreading worldwide and a growing number of reports
point to the presence of plastic waste and microplastics in Antarctic marine ecosystems …
point to the presence of plastic waste and microplastics in Antarctic marine ecosystems …
Occurrence and distribution of legacy and emerging pollutants including plastic debris in Antarctica: Sources, distribution and impact on marine biodiversity
Since the first explorers reached Antarctica, their activities have quickly impacted both land
and sea and thus, together with the long-range transport, hazardous chemicals began to …
and sea and thus, together with the long-range transport, hazardous chemicals began to …
A pilot study about microplastics and mesoplastics in an Antarctic glacier
Plastics have been found in several compartments in Antarctica. However, there is currently
no evidence of their presence on Antarctic glaciers. Our pilot study investigated plastic …
no evidence of their presence on Antarctic glaciers. Our pilot study investigated plastic …
Microplastics in gastrointestinal tracts of gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chicks on King George Island, Antarctica
Abstract Microplastics (< 5 mm) have been found in marine ecosystems worldwide, even in
Antarctic ecosystems. In this study, the stomach and upper intestines of 14 dead gentoo …
Antarctic ecosystems. In this study, the stomach and upper intestines of 14 dead gentoo …
The Indian Ocean 'garbage patch': Empirical evidence from floating macro-litter
Marine litter has become a global issue with 'garbage patches' documented in all ocean
gyres. The Pacific and Atlantic garbage patches have been well described, but there are few …
gyres. The Pacific and Atlantic garbage patches have been well described, but there are few …