Microplastic pollution accumulates heavily in coastal areas such as fjords and estuaries
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 11:40
in Earth & Climate
Microplastic pollution in marine environments is concentrated most highly in coastal habitats, especially fjords and estuaries, according to a new review article published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin. Deep sea environments generally have much lower microplastic concentrations, although there are hotspots where elevated concentrations of microplastic occur.