The truth is that plastic waste is choking our planet. It’s polluting the air, water, and soil that people and wildlife ...

Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of ...

The "coral defenders" are made of plastic called PHA. Similar to a potato starch, it naturally breaks down when exposed, ...

High levels of marine microplastics in ocean water are associated with neurologic disability, such as cognitive and mobility disabilities.

Plastics are becoming more present in the seas and oceans around the world. The Mediterranean — a semi-enclosed marine basin ...

But if they do make it into the ocean, the damage will be far less than with today’s plastics. Another challenge was making ...

Supramolecular materials that fully degrade when soaked in saltwater have the potential to help address the microplastics ...

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

pyrolysis could reduce the amount of plastic waste pollution that ends up in landfills and oceans. Additionally, converting plastic waste into usable products could help lower the production ...

NOAA’s remit is wide, but one of its most critical roles is to observe the oceans. Multiple scientists told CNN the layoffs are taking expert eyes off the oceans at the worst possible time ...

University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths.