Characteristics of marine litter on Russian High Arctic islands under modern conditions
https://doi.org/10.21443/3034-1434-2023-1-1-78-87
Abstract
The study used data on the pollution of the coastline of the Russian Arctic National Park with marine litter to examine its composition and determine its origins. Marine litter is shown to accumulate on the islands of the Russian Arctic despite the absence of garbage patches in the Arctic Ocean. The analysis identified plastic as the main type of marine litter polluting the coasts. Monitoring also helped to identify the main source of pollution—fishing. The obtained results can be used to develop a plan designed to prevent industrial and consumer waste from reaching the coasts of islands.
About the Authors
T. A. Valeeva
Russian State Hydrometeorological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
O. N. Mandryka
Russian State Hydrometeorological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
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Valeeva T.A., Mandryka O.N. Characteristics of marine litter on Russian High Arctic islands under modern conditions. Arctic and Innovations. 2023;1(1):78-87. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21443/3034-1434-2023-1-1-78-87
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