Exposure to microplastic pollution might raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, according to a new study.

Plastic debris is now a troubling reality in oceans and along shorelines worldwide. From tiny microplastics to large waste ...

This diffusion‑limited regime likely dominates for fluffier aggregates made of phytoplankton remains, fecal pellets, or ...

The main finding is that these plastic bag policies are effective in limiting, although not eliminating, plastic bag litter ...

Plastic pollution in the ocean is projected to triple by 2040, increasing the urgency of finding a global solution. ... Plastic pollution has been on the agenda at the United Nations since 2012.

This is an ocean planet. And every company—whether it realizes it or not—depends on the biodiversity, food systems, and ...

When you outlaw or discourage the sale of plastic bags, fewer of them end up as litter on beaches.

The tough challenges sea turtles face and their journey can help kids connect with the importance of environmental awareness.

The UN has estimated that more than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, with less than 10% being recycled.

A new study from the University of Portsmouth has highlighted the growing role of citizen science in tackling one of the ...

Ghost gear is one of the largest sources of plastic pollution in the ocean, making up an estimated 70-90% of the plastic in ...