Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

Yet, the ocean plays a vital role in our survival. It supports food systems, regulates the climate, and sustains marine resources that millions rely on. That is why protecting it from pollution ...

Loads of the pollution also end up in our oceans ... Experts are studying an ocean fungus that is chewing on plastic afloat on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Individually, we can shop at thrift ...

The new rules will help improve the handling of plastic pellets at all stages of the supply chain, both on land and sea. Microplastics, including plastic pellets are now found everywhere — in our ...

These macroplastics will turn into microplastics, and some of them will likely end up in the deepest part of the ocean. Photo: Unsplash ...

Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the oceans. However ... The visible part of this pollution is striking, with spectacular images of waste accumulation ...

"The pollution is present in all European rivers ... Pearl and Hai -- which irrigate countries where most plastic is produced or plastic waste is processed. On the Rhone in Valence, France ...

“What we see is the pollution is diffuse and established” and “comes from everywhere” in the rivers, he added. “The international scientific coalition we are part of (as part of international UN ...

Scientists have discovered that powerful underwater ... transport plastic pollution into deep-sea environments. While more than 10 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the ocean every ...

"The ocean has always been a treasure trove I hold dear," said Iris, reflecting on the pollution she witnesses, including plastic bottles and straws. Despite the grim depiction, Iris remains ...