Tag: ocean pollution
New research shows just how many fish are eating plastic
A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic—including hundreds of species people depend on for food.
Seafood study finds plastic in 100% of samples
"From the edible marine species tested, sardines had the highest plastic content, which was a surprising result."
Our Vanishing World: Oceans
Every person on Earth depends directly on the ocean. Yet human activity is destroying it. You can make choices that make a difference. Or leave it to others.
Cruise ship companies exploit environmental loopholes leading to massive ocean and...
"Far too few parameters are covered by the existing criteria," allowing for the shipping industry to exploit loopholes.
Study confirms whale mortalities overwhelmingly caused by human activity
"Of all the causes identified, it is critical to emphasize that no adult or juvenile North Atlantic right whale deaths were a result of natural causes. Not one."
What’s the value of a clean beach? Here’s how economists do...
Contrary to some environmentalists’ fears, putting a price on natural resources has encouraged decision-makers to recognize that natural capital is finite.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch rapidly growing larger than twice the size...
We must deal with the problem of plastic pollution – before it's too late.
Big oil invests $180B in plastics, merging two planet-killing industries
"There is a deep and pervasive relationship between oil and gas companies and plastics."
Plastic pollution in Antarctica 5 times worse than expected
As many as 51 trillion microplastic particles – 500 times more than stars in our galaxy – litter our seas, seriously threatening marine wildlife.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: A new era for...
The health of the oceans is vital for the survival of all humanity.
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