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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 […]
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 […]
How plastic pollution may influence antimicrobial resistance. New study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread antimicrobial resistance. Plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
Fishing for Litter: KIMO UK. Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices. Project details Fishing for Litter is a voluntary initiative that […]
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% […]
Old nets? New rope! European project tackling marine plastics with circular fishing gear and port solutions. Combining research and industry expertise from across Europe, EU-funded project SEARCULAR is trialling circular […]
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 […]
Infinity Recycling & BlueInvest: investing in plastic recycling. No matter where you are, the plastic you are using will likely end up in the ocean. Meet Infinity Recycling, a Dutch […]
Thai Union volunteers remove over 11 tons of ocean-bound trash for World Oceans Day. More than 470 Thai Union Group employees from Thailand, the U.S., Africa, and Europe united for […]
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. […]
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 […]
Plastic pollution on coral reefs mostly comes from fishing activities, Nature study finds. In a paper published in Nature, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, University of São Paulo, University of […]
Grey whales off Oregon Coast consume millions of microparticles per day. Oregon State University researchers estimate that grey whales feeding off the Oregon Coast consume up to 21 million microparticles […]
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 […]
INdIGO Project launches Good Practice Guide on collection and recycling of discarded fishing waste. The INdIGO European project is working to reduce plastic from the fishing industry which might end […]
Plastic pollution kills sea urchin larvae. Sea urchin larvae raised in high levels of plastic pollution die due to developmental abnormalities, new research shows. Scientists put fertilised urchin eggs in seawater […]
New pollution prevention advice for fishing communities. The Environment Agency has released guidance setting out how port and harbour managers can protect marine life by responsibly managing resources and waste. […]
New marine litter strategy for Scotland. The Scottish Government has launched a refreshed Marine Litter Strategy, which outlines new priority actions to tackle marine litter in Scotland, building on the […]
Scottish Sea Farms backs beach clean blitz for fifth year. For the fifth year running, Scottish Sea Farms is taking part in the Great British Beach Clean, helping to clear […]
Achieving the world’s first ‘plastic neutral’ fishery in the Azores. The Azores pole-and-line fishery has become the worlds first ‘plastic neutral’ fishery! As part of an annual ghost gear removal […]
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