Folder Desktop Study on Marine Litter, Including Microplastics, in the Arctic

- Evaluate the scope of marine litter in the Arctic and its effects on the Arctic marine environment;
- Enhance knowledge and awareness of marine litter in the Arctic;
- Enhance cooperation by the eight Arctic States to reduce negative impacts of marine litter on the Arctic marine environment; and
- Contribute to the prevention and/or reduction of marine litter pollution in the Arctic and its impact on marine organisms, habitats, public health and safety, and to reduce the socioeconomic costs litter causes.