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Marine & Wildlife
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Litter and microplastics invade the Arctic Ocean
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar-und Meeresforschung (Alfred-Wegener-Institut)
2016
Melanie Bergmann,
Tekman, Mine,
Lars Gutow,
Gunnar Gerdts,
Sebastian Primpke,
Ilka Peeken
Summary
This study documented plastic ingestion by Mediterranean lanternfishes (Myctophidae), examining stomach contents of multiple species from mesopelagic depths. Plastics were found in a substantial proportion of individuals across all species examined, with particle types reflecting surface contamination transported downward through diel vertical migration.
Study Type
Environmental