We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Microplastic abundance and accumulation behavior in Lake Onego sediments: a journey from the river mouth to pelagic waters of the large boreal lake
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Seasonal variations in microplastic abundance and key driving factors in the aquatic environment of a typical river-connected lake
AI summary Read the abstract
A seasonal study of Poyang Lake, China's largest river-connected lake, found microplastics in over 90% of water and sediment samples, with abundances rising 35% during high-water periods driven by hydrological connectivity, zooplankton activity, and weather conditions. These findings reveal that natural lake systems are significant and dynamic microplastic reservoirs, with seasonal flooding cycles redistributing contamination across broader freshwater networks and into the organisms that depend on them.
Anthropogenic Grains: Microplastics in Benthic Compartments of the Great Lakes Watershed
AI summary Read the abstract
Microplastics have accumulated in the benthic sediments of the Great Lakes basin at concentrations reaching tens of thousands of particles per kilogram, with abundance linked to population density, proximity to industrial facilities, and water current patterns. Because these particles become buried over time, they are likely entering Earth's permanent geologic record while posing ongoing risks to bottom-dwelling organisms.
Spatiotemporal variability of microplastics in Muskoka-Haliburton headwater lakes, Ontario, Canada
AI summary Read the abstract
A survey of 14 headwater lakes in rural Ontario found average microplastic concentrations of 1.78 particles per liter, with atmospheric deposition identified as the dominant input source rather than local human activity or watershed size. Seasonal variability was pronounced, with summer concentrations roughly half those of spring, while sediment burial accounted for only 14% of annual removal, suggesting these pollutants persist in the water column.
Microplastics in Beach Sediment Along Southern Shores of Lake Michigan
AI summary Read the abstract
Microplastics were detected at all four Indiana beaches along southern Lake Michigan, with pellets and foam being the dominant types and concentrations rivaling those found in marine coastal environments. This confirms the Great Lakes as a significant freshwater reservoir of microplastic pollution, raising concerns about contamination of a major drinking water source.
Results of interdisciplinary studies of the contamination of Lake Onego water area by microplastic particles
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers conducted an interdisciplinary study of microplastic contamination in Lake Onego using seasonal hydrochemical data from 2019 to 2021, mapping the distribution of synthetic polymer particles and associated heavy metals, identifying sources and accumulation zones, and assessing pollution hazard in one of Europe's largest lakes.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.