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Existing research may have underestimated the scale of microplastic pollution, Plymouth Marine Laboratory study finds. A new study suggests that existing research may have considerably underestimated the scale of microplastic […]
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 […]
Widespread microplastic pollution in Peruvian mangrove sediments and edible mangrove species. New study shows that the mangroves of Tumbes, Peru are extensively contaminated with microplastic pollution, and estimate that the local […]
Microplastic pollution from textiles. Microplastic pollution from textiles is found in all of the world’s oceans, emissions are continuing and concentrations are increasing. Those are some of the stark conclusions […]
Microplastic pollution found in Antarctic sea ice. Microplastic contamination has been identified in Antarctic sea ice by an Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)-led research team, including researchers from […]
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 […]
Even remote Pacific fish are full of microplastics. A new scientific analysis finds that plastic pollution has reached even the most isolated Pacific coastal waters. According to research published January […]
This fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics from escaping into the environment. Wastewater from washing machines is widely seen as a major source of microplastics — tiny plastic particles suspected […]
Biological pumps: how zooplankton are transporting microplastics to the ocean depths. A new study has, for the first time, recorded and measured just how fast microplastics move through the gut passage […]
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one. New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team […]
New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed that particles shed from car tyres – a major but often overlooked source of microplastic pollution – are both eaten by, […]
Ocean microplastics on the rise. Microplastics are on the rise in the Eastern Pacific Ocean threatening coastal Ecuador, a region of the world known for its rich biodiversity and important […]
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 […]
Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat. The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a […]
Cotton and squid bone sponge successfully removes 99.9% of microplastics, researchers claim. A new filter made from cotton and squid bone has demonstrated the ability to absorb up to 99.9% […]
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. […]
New report analyses sources of ocean plastic pollution. A new report has been launched by CleanHub to highlight the devastating amount of ocean plastic pollution in 2024, as well as looking into the complex […]
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. […]
Pioneering joint action on microplastics – How science is helping us to deal with the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans. The final meeting of JPI Oceans Joint Action […]
Microplastics found embedded in tissues of whales and dolphins. Microscopic plastic particles have been found in the fats and lungs of two-thirds of the marine mammals in a graduate student’s study […]
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