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Author Correction: Nanoplastic concentration and potential transport in the Arctic Ocean
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This is simply a correction notice fixing a typo in a research paper about nanoplastics in the Arctic Ocean, the original paper had a math error, stating that 19-230 million tons of plastic waste enters our waterways yearly, when it should have read 19-23 million tons. While that's still a staggering amount of pollution, no actual scientific findings changed here, just the number in the introduction.
In this article, a typographical error was in the Introduction section (line 1): ‘Plastic pollution is a global issue, with 19–230 million tons of plastic waste entering aquatic ecosystems each year¹.’ should read ‘Plastic pollution is a global issue, with 19–23 million tons of plastic waste entering aquatic ecosystems each year¹.’. The original article has been corrected.
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Author Correction: Microplastics distribution in the Eurasian Arctic is affected by Atlantic waters and Siberian rivers
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This is a correction notice to a study on microplastic pollution in the Arctic Ocean, showing that ocean currents from the Atlantic and rivers from Siberia are carrying tiny plastic particles into this remote region. This matters because it shows even the world's most untouched waters aren't safe from plastic pollution, and since Arctic fish and seafood are part of the global food chain, these microplastics can eventually make their way onto our plates. Note: this correction doesn't detail the specific findings that were fixed, so it's best to check the original study for the full results.
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