New plastic that dissolves in seawater raises hopes for tackling ocean pollution - Japanese researchers say new material can ...

The new material is as strong as petroleum-based plastics but breaks down when exposed to salt, researchers say.

The United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will open in Nice, France, on June 9, 2025. It is the third conference of its ...

Thousands to millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood.

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a ...

A new analysis found that ingesting plastic can disrupt proteins that facilitate key functions in seabirds—the latest in a ...

The follow-up United Nations Ocean Conference next week, 9th - 13th June, is a pivotal moment for the UK Government to fulfil ...

Off the Greek island of Alonissos in the eastern Aegean Sea, volunteer divers grab decaying plastic bottles, a tyre and a ...

Massive sea urchin populations are destroying Hawaii's coral reefs faster than they can naturally rebuild themselves.

The World Bank’s report highlights how Pacific Island Countries, despite minimal global contribution, face severe impacts ...

A study by UC San Diego researchers reveals that pollutants found in the sewage-laden Tijuana River are ending up in the air ...

Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that dissolves quickly in seawater, offering a potential ...