Mi̇kroplasti̇k Ki̇rli̇li̇ği̇ni̇n Kutuplara Taşinimi Ve Etki̇leri̇

"Rapid changes in the world climate are drawing particular attention to the polar regions, where microplastic pollution is recognized as an increasing problem as well as other environmental problems. Various studies have shown that the seemingly pristine polar regions are under threat from microplastics and micropollutant pollution. As a result of research activities in recent years, knowledge on these polar issues is increasing. However, it is understood that the transport pathways of microplastics into the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans have not been sufficiently investigated. Although concentrations reported in a limited number of studies indicate that microplastics are ubiquitous globally, there are large variations in measured quantities. This is thought to be a consequence of the complex mechanisms governing the transport of microplastics despite the risk of cross-contamination, ranging from synthetic clothing used in the study areas, to limited laboratory facilities and even ship conditions. In this paper, we discuss whether microplastics originate from local sources at the poles or are transported by wider circular ocean currents surrounding the continent. To date, the absence of robust quantitative evidence has left this critical question unanswered, complicating efforts to understand the origin of microplastics in this ecologically sensitive environment."