#human_impacts
#Alpine #temporary #ponds are not free from #human_impacts.

New study in #Switzerland documents anthropogenic macrolitter in temporary ponds at 2478 m a.s.l., with #litter density linked to pond size and proximity to a restaurant.

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Frontiers | Alpine temporary ponds as overlooked sinks of anthropogenic macrolitter
Temporary ponds represent fragile habitats that host species of high ecological and conservation interest. High-altitude ponds, although often considered pri...
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August 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM