A chemical commonly found in sunscreen could be making plastic in oceans even harder to break down, according to University ...

Plastic pollution tends to float near the surface and build up in large, rotating ocean currents known as gyres. The ...

Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean - bags, cups, straws, and many other items from the daily ...

Nanoplastics—particles smaller than a human hair—can pass through cell walls and enter the food web. New research suggest 27 ...

New research claims that tons of invisible nanoplastics are hiding in our oceans, raising even more concerns about plastic ...

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

Scientists found invisible plastic pollution across the North Atlantic Ocean. These particles harm both wildlife and humans.

New research on nanoplastics pollution and ‘chemicals of concern’ underscores the need for a strong agreement when ...

Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates ...

NICE, FRANCE (IANS)– India urged swift international action on ocean health at the third United Nations Ocean Conference on June 10, calling for an international ocean pact and a legally binding ...

Plastic waste in the ocean has continued to be a topic of interest in the United States and globally. This plastic study will bring experts together to study the United States contributions to global ...

Microplastic pollution is overwhelming marine protected areas like the Galapagos, where even the most remote and biodiverse ...