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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria: Marine Plastic Pollution New study reveals for the first time that particle type affects colonisation, enrichment and spread of both antimicrobial-resistant and pathogenic (disease-causing) […]
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% […]
Researchers develop cutting edge sensors to identify microplastics at aquaculture sites. World-leading researchers working on the €7.93 ($8.49) million EU-funded ASTRAL project have developed and deployed two different sensors to test for […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
New standard for handling waste on fishing vessels in Norway. A new international standard for handling waste on fishing vessels has now been launched in Norway. The purpose is to establish […]
Microfibres shown to stunt mussel growth. Polyester microfibres shown to inhibit growth in mussels by about a third in first-of-its-kind experiment. A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, […]
Sunderland Marine supports fishing line recycling project to clean up North East coast. Sunderland Marine underwriter James Simison explains the importance of responsible fishing line disposal and describes his company’s […]
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 […]
KIMO report takes in-depth look at ghost gear problem. KIMO Sweden releases their much awaited report investigating the problem of ghost gear last month. Each year KIMO Sweden present a […]
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year, study suggests. The hauling of rope on maritime vessels could result in billions of microplastic fragments entering […]
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