Thousands to millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood. All animals can be reservoirs of plastic pollution, but to understand just how much ocean ...
For years, marine biologists have called for a ban on plastics, having witnessed firsthand the devastating impact on marine life. However, their pleas largely fell on deaf ears, given how cheap ...
Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...
Even the most remote regions of the globe are not free from plastic pollution. In a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have ...
Thousands to millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood. Scientists have been working to assemble the pieces of the puzzle for years, including ...