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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 […]
Seafood unfairly singled out in microplastics debate, scientists say. Asked whether he eats seafood, Prof Ted Henry, author of the report replied: “Yes, several times a week and without any […]
Cooperative agreement between countries of the North Atlantic Ocean, reduces marine plastic pollution but with unequal economic benefits, finds study. A new study shows cross-country collaboration in tackling marine plastic pollution […]
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 […]
EU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic. The European Commission is participating in the final negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) from 25 November until 1 December in […]
Beach clean blitz delivers double the benefit. For the seventh year running, salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms will be taking part in the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Great British Beach […]
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. […]
What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? A new study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Plastic rocks’ create hotspots for microplastic release. For the first time, scientists have verified that rocks and plastic can form a chemical bond. These plastic covered rocks create hotspots for […]
WWF calls for global ban on single-use plastic. WWF is calling on governments to support global bans and phase outs of the ‘most high-risk and unnecessary’ single-use plastic products – […]
Israeli coastline is contaminated with over two million tons of microplastics, researchers discover. A new Tel Aviv University study conducted in collaboration with the Mediterranean Sea Research Centre of Israel […]
Ireland unveils new ‘Clean Oceans’ initiative. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has unveiled a new a Clean Oceans Initiative Fishing Gear Retirement Scheme that coincided […]
Nueva Pescanova to use recycled plastics collected from beaches and coastal areas. The Nueva Pescanova Group will become the first company in its sector to use plastic waste collected from […]
New KIMO scholarship holder announced. Anna Axelsson has been appointed KIMO’s scholarship holder this year. KIMO’s mission is to unite local governments, prevent pollution and protect, preserve and enhance the […]
Fish have been swallowing microplastics since the 1950s. Forget diamonds — plastic is forever. It takes decades, or even centuries, for plastic to break down, and nearly every piece of […]
SAFEGEAR developed to combat peril of lost fishing gear. Trials of a simple piece of technology, known as SAFEGEAR, have proven successful in reducing the amount of fishing gear lost to […]
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