A Message in a Bottle From the North Pole–How Plastic Pollutes the Arctic Ocean

Lisa W. von Friesen, Nanna B. Hartmann, Geir W. Gabrielsen, Sinja Rist

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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 dierent ways, and researchers are trying to figure out how this pollution aects 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.
Original languageEnglish
Article number613577
JournalFrontiers for Young Minds
Volume9
ISSN2296-6846
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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