Thailand Takes Vital Step In Implementing Single-Use Plastic Ban
Thailand is kicking off the new year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores in a move that is pivotal to the …
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Shortfin mako shark entangled in fishing rope in the Pacific Ocean, causing scoliosis of the back. Credit: Daniel Cartamil
Over 1000 Sharks And Rays Reported To Be Entangled By Ghost Gear And Plastic
While there are many fisherman and companies out in the oceans today who follow policies and laws set in place to protect marine wildlife, there …
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Endangered Gulf of Mexico Byrde’s Whale Dies Due To Plastic Ingestion
In yet another heartbreaking story that continues to add evidence to the growing plastic problem in the oceans, an endangered Gulf of Mexico Byrde’s Whale …
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Shocking Photos Show Piles Of Dead Sharks Caught In Great Barrier Reef. The Worse Part: It Was All Legal
Recent photos that were taken earlier in the year and obtained by World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) have caused major uproar as it shows dead sharks …
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Igloo Creates A Replacement For Styrofoam Coolers That Should Send A Revolutionize Your Beach Trips
Whether it is spring break, the dead of winter or the middle of a blazing summer, anytime you go to a beach you are likely …
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Gibraltar To Ban The Release Of Balloons Into The Air To Protect Marine Life
The British territory of Gibraltar has made an important conservation decision in reducing waste by completely banning the release of balloons into the air. The …
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Video: Nearly 90 Pounds Of Plastic And Rice Sacks Found In Cuvier’s Beaked Whale
Plastic and trash across the world continue to ravage and endanger the life of marine animals from pole-to pole and the problem is only getting …
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4000 Gallons Of Raw Sewage Dumped At Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Health officials in Bremerton, Washington are warning people to stay clear of Kitsap County’s Sinclair Inlet after thousands of gallons of raw sewage was dumped …
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Plastic Found In Marine Animals At The Oceans Deepest Depths
While plastics are most commonly seen in shallow ocean waters or discussion generally surrounds areas such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it’s important to …
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Australian Government Announces Plan To Dump 1 Million Tons Of Sludge Into Waters Of Great Barrier Reef
In a stunning development, the government of Queensland, Australia has approved plans to allow more than 1 million tons of industrial dredge from port maintenance …
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