Fish species, habitat, and capture location outweigh fish mass as drivers of microplastic pollution in Canadian Arctic fishes

The Science of The Total Environment 2026 Open access

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Authors: Patricia L. Corcoran, Kelly E. Evans, Jennifer Blythe, Erica Stroud, Natalie Minda, Colleen M. Wardlaw, Bethany Y. Dean, Marlene S. Evans, Mary Gamberg, Liisa M. Jantunen, Jane Kirk, Derek Muir
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181434
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References: 45

Abstract

Fishes are key indicators of ecosystem health and are important food sources for Indigenous peoples. Although fishes have been shown to ingest microplastics (MPs; plastic particles

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

Publication details

Journal / source
The Science of The Total Environment
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
1017
Pages
181434–181434
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN