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Research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution. A ground-breaking study led by researchers at the University of Stirling has uncovered the crucial roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. […]
Sargassum blooms and marine plastic bring potentially unhealthy bacteria to the beach. A huge mass of seaweed filled with plastic and bacteria could have unhealthy effects on the coasts of […]
Marine plastic doubles in Europe. The amount of plastic in European waters has almost doubled in the past decade, according to research carried out as part of the SEAwise project […]
Brim joins the fight against marine plastic pollution – Icelandic integrated fish catcher and seafood processor, Brim hf., has become the main sponsor of the environmental organisation The Blue Army […]
Canadian marine plastics pollution initiative. Four Canadian small businesses will receive Government grants to expand their innovative work to minimize plastics pollution by recycling fishing and aquaculture equipment and by […]
New study shows extent of marine plastic pollution. A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common from the surface to the seafloor, but they’re also being eaten […]
Exhibition showcases student artwork created from marine plastic. A new art exhibition ‘The Circular Revolution -Towards Zero’ involving 12 primary schools across Clare has been designed and curated by Carmel […]
SW to pioneer marine plastic waste reduction. Pioneers on reducing plastic waste, backed by £1 million of government funding, are seeking to revolutionise the way the south west produce, recycle […]
New collaboration addresses marine plastic pollution. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is co-operating with four other research institutions to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and the […]
Scotland to tackle marine plastic pollution as more support for innovative projects aimed at tackling marine plastic pollution has been announced by Scottish Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham. A total of […]
Impacts of mixed microplastics on marine life. Innovative study indicates that a mixed microplastic blend may be substantially more toxic than a single polymer on a key marine food-web species. Due to […]
Measuring microplastic pollution in the marine food chain. Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global […]
EU plastic law change could bring big benefits on curbing marine pollution Since July 3, single-use plastic bottles sold in the EU must come with their caps or lids attached. […]
High-risk zones identified where plastic litter threatens North Atlantic marine life. A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the […]
Marine Institute hosts pan-European microplastics meeting. The Joint Action ‘Ecological Aspects of Microplastics’ was launched as one of JPI Oceans’ pilot activities to study the sources, distribution and impact of […]
Marine Institute Hosts Pan-European Microplastics Meeting 14-15 September The Joint Action “Ecological Aspects of Microplastics” was launched as one of JPI Oceans’ pilot activities to study the sources, distribution and […]
Fishing link to marine microplastic pollution Marine Microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and most studies of the issue have focused on land-based sources, such as […]
Plastics at bottom of deep submarine canyon. University College Cork scientists have discovered plastic at the bottom of a deep submarine canyon at 2,125m water depth while investigating cold-water coral […]
EU ban on single use plastics will benefit marine environment – The Council of the EU recently adopted a directive which introduces new restrictions on certain single-use plastic products. Marine […]
Threat of plastics exposed in BIM marine garden. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, is returning to Bloom next week with a marine garden that highlights the need […]
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