Researchers Find A New Way To Track Ocean Trash
Researchers in Florida have found a new method to predict where ocean trash, seaweed and even wrecked ships and planes will drift. The method is …
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Opening Up A Plastic Bag Will Sprinkle Microplastics All Over
Living life currently without purchasing a package in plastic is impossible for the majority of the world. Our society has been built around the ease …
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A Banned Chemical Is Threatening The Survival Of Dolphins In The Great Barrier Reef
Chemicals making their way into the Great Barrier Reef are threatening the health and survival of animals including the rare snub fin dolphin. According to …
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Chicago Moves To Ban Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastic
Chicago is attempting to be the next major city to introduce policies to fight the growing and very real problem of plastic and styrofoam pollution …
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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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