Those plastic bottles that are so readily available at convenience stores, groceries, conferences, and sports venues are a real problem: they kill marine creatures. A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concludes that plastic ingestion has been documented in nearly 1,300 marine species, including every … [continued]
The Ocean Cleanup and Kia collaborate with the Guatemalan Government and partners to prevent one of the world’s largest plastic pollution flows reaching the ocean Targeting 20,000 tons of waste carried annually by Motagua River and Las Vacas River Latest step in Kia’s longstanding strategic partnership with The Ocean Cleanup … [continued]
After decades of foot-dragging by petrochemical stakeholders, solutions to the ocean plastic pollution crisis are beginning to emerge.
Teenage orcas made headlines last month for attacking boats, and that’s just the tip of the shark behavior iceberg. The running theme of National Geographic’s new Sharkfest series is sharks behaving badly, weirdly, and just plain strangely. Either way, when the topic turns to ocean life it’s a good time … [continued]
Plastics are very appealing to people around the world. They’re important due to their daily use and functionality because they are the most versatile materials of contemporary times. They’re inexpensive, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, elastic, and have a durable composition. However, the influx of plastics entering the world’s oceans, without immediate action … [continued]
Underwater explorers encounter ghost gear and other ocean plastic pollution, but solutions are coming.
It’s always a good time to talk about the ocean plastic problem, especially when the biggest-ever Sharkfest series is unspooling on Disney+ and National Geographic channels this week.
Ford can’t solve the ocean plastic crisis with one tiny little recycled plastic clip, but it can help raise public pressure for solutions.
In a world awash with ocean plastic pollution, pioneering diver Valerie Taylor fights for shark conservation and battles the shark fin industry.
Coca-Cola has announced the introduction of CanCollar, a paperboard packaging solution, for multipack cans that is sustainable, recyclable, and set to keep more than 18 “tonnes” (about 20 tons) of plastic from ending up in the world’s oceans each year.
