#ocean pollution

[hope-for-the-planet]

Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind

Researchers at RIKEN have developed a biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater, preventing microplastic pollution. The material, mad

From the article:

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a durable plastic that won’t contribute to microplastic pollution in our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it special is that it breaks down in seawater. The new plastic is therefore expected to help reduce harmful microplastic pollution that accumulates in oceans and soil and eventually enters the food chain.

[wachinyeya]

Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

77 commercial fishermen conducted more than 690 ghost gear seizures, with the objects taken ashore either for reuse or recycling.

The 'Ohana | HPU Research Center to Pay Bounty to Commercial Fishers to Protect Reefs from Derelict Fishing Gear

HPU Center for Marine Debris Research (CMDR) has launched a project that is partially supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admi

Welcome to the Center for Marine Debris Research! Because plastic pollution exists, we do too.

[blessingsloveandsmile]

sleep through the rest of my days

[hometoursandotherstuff]

[magicmetalbird]

My contribution for last year's @polarlightszine

Eat the rich.

[imkalipso]

my oarfish #myoarfish

[thepastisalreadywritten]

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[marine-mammal-news]

Human‑made chemicals are harming seals at the molecular level, study finds

Ringed seals are among the most common marine mammals in the Canadian Arctic. They strongly rely on sea ice as a habitat, breathing through

Ringed seals in the Canadian Arctic exhibit molecular-level health disruptions due to persistent organic pollutants, notably PCBs and pesticides, which induce oxidative stress and alter amino acid metabolism. Climate-driven sea ice loss and warming further reduce essential fatty acids and blubber thickness, compounding contaminant exposure and physiological stress.