This study offers an updated analysis of the effects of ocean plastic accumulation on human health and biodiversity within the food chain, covering the per
Marine plastic pollution is present in all oceans, including remote oceanic islands. Despite the increasing number of articles on plastic pollution in the last years, there is still a lack of studies in islands, that are biodiversity hotspots when compared to the surrounding ocean, and even other...
PARIS — Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached “unprecedented levels” over the past 15 years, a recent study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste. Ocean plastic pollution is a persistent problem around the globe — animals may ...
Concern over plastic pollution of the marine environment is severe. The mass-imbalance between the plastic litter supplied to and observed in the ocean currently suggests a missing sink. However, here we show that the ocean interior conceals high loads o
Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles,leadingin the field ofocean and river plastic pollution science Grew from a team of volunteers to over 130 employees –building on a strong foundationfor scale-up in oceans and rivers around the world ...
The pervasive nature of marine plastic pollution was highlighted at the recent United Nations Environment Assembly. This meeting saw strong commitments for action, but at the same time reinforced the challenges for contemporary ocean governance in addres
Two of the worst culprits in the marine realm of plastic pollution are bottom trawling and Danish seine fishing. The dragging of the fishing gear along the seabed causes extensive wear on the materials that are used. The nets used in wings, bags and trawls have attracted criticism – the li...
Rosette’s family became homeless. Now she runs a collection business that gathers bottles for use in the HP supply chain, helping address plastic pollution in her community while providing the materials HP needs for their products. This income helps Rosette pay her rent, buy food, and keep he...
Plastics are a growing problem for natural ecosystems around the globe, and in particular for our marine and freshwater environments. Rivers are the leading source of plastic pollution, as it has been estimated that they deliver several million metric tons of plastic annually to our oceans from po...
Rosette’s family became homeless. Now she runs a collection business that gathers bottles for use in the HP supply chain, helping address plastic pollution in her community while providing the materials HP needs for their products. This income helps Rosette pay her rent, buy food, and keep he...