As plastic pollution in the world's oceans reaches critical levels, recently published research reveals how artificial ...

On a wave-battered rock in the northern Pacific Ocean, a fish called the sculpin grips the surface firmly to maintain ...

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, ...

A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy ...

You can't miss the Plastic Reef art installation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in the One Ocean Hall area of the ...

Hundreds of volunteers in 47 states and over 20 countries have signed up to search for plastic pellets at their local ...

which is when two ocean currents come together and create a hurricane-like current, Wallace said. Materials then get caught ...

The Ocean Cleanup is fighting against this accumulation. In 2024, the foundation removed 11.5 million kilos of garbage from ...

Photo courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup Project Plus, once plastic is in the ocean, it accumulates in “giant circular currents” called gyres, which Slat said operate a lot like the drain of the bathtub, ...

Professor and Head of Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability, Queen Mary University of London Nearly three fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a pale ...