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Marine Plastic Pollution in the Arctic
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This Japanese review summarizes recent research on plastic pollution in the Arctic, covering contamination pathways, distribution, and effects on marine life. The findings confirm that Arctic plastic pollution is widespread and growing, with implications for ecosystems and Indigenous communities that rely on Arctic seafood.
北極を含む海洋環境におけるプラスチック汚染問題に対する社会的な関心の高まりを受け，北極域におけるプラスチック汚染の研究が近年急速に進んでいる。その結果，北極におけるプラスチック汚染が広範囲に広がっていることが確認され，その汚染経路や生物に対する影響も徐々に明らかになっている。本稿では，北極のプラスチック汚染について，最新の知見をレビューし，さらに今後の展望について述べる。
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