Abstract
Did you know that plastic waste is so widespread across our planet that it can be found even in the far north, in the Arctic Ocean? Plastic ends up in the environment in many different ways, and researchers are trying to figure out how this pollution affects the animals and plants living in environments that contain plastic waste. Here comes a message in a bottle from the North Pole, telling you a story about tiny pieces of plastic in the Arctic Ocean. How is it even possible for plastic waste to reach the Arctic Ocean? What happens to the plastic once it is there? Is the plastic harming Arctic animals? And how can we prevent plastic pollution? Join us on a chilling story about plastic pollution in our northernmost waters: the fascinating Arctic Ocean.
Highlights
Did you know that plastic waste is so widespread across our planet that it can be found even in the far north, in the Arctic Ocean? Plastic ends up in the environment in many di erent ways, and researchers are trying to figure out how this pollution a ects the animals and plants living in environments that contain plastic waste
Human activity is increasing in the Arctic, which is increasing the input of pollutants such as chemicals and microplastics
On top of climate change and chemical pollution, microplastics could be an additional threat that intensifies the total pressure on the Arctic ecosystem
Summary
Tiny pieces of plastic that are a few millimeters or less in size. They mainly stem from the breakdown of bigger plastic items. Water coming from the drains of our homes and industries. Wastewater can be treated (cleaned) before it is released back to the ocean, lakes, or rivers
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