Anthropogenic pollution of the environment

Microplastics in our region

"Microplastics" - small plastic particles (< 5 mm) - can be found nowadays in almost all rivers, lakes and oceans. They are either an intermediate product of plastic manufacturing, are used as granulates in cleaning and personal care products, or they arise from the decomposition of larger plastic particles in the environment.

Anthropogenic pollution of the environment

Microplastics in the Southern Oceans

Microplastics (MP) pose an emerging threat to the global environment. Wherever one searches, MP is found, albeit in differing concentrations and constitutions. We ask whether microplastics is also found in the Antarctic Ocean.

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Anthropogenic pollution of the environment

Microplastics in our region

Anthropogenic pollution of the environment

Microplastics in the Southern Oceans

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