plastic pollution – oceanbites

“Biodegradable plastics are better for the environment!” You might have heard this a lot, but is this true? Do biodegradable…

Pollution

Pretty much any plastic product is made from plastic pellets. However, billions of pellets have now made their way into…

Conservation

Albatrosses are amazing wanderers of the ocean, but they are threatened by ocean plastic pollution. Read on to learn more…

Biodegradable nets are a potential solution to the ghost fishing problem-or the phenomenon of lost fishing nets still catching animals.…

Plastic

The deep-sea floor has always fascinated scientists and ocean lovers alike with its mystery and wonder. For the first time…

Every minute, we are dumping a garbage truckload of plastic litter into the ocean. Plastic pollution in the ocean are…

How can little bits of plastic in the ocean impact a hermit crab's ability to make decisions? Microplastics can be…

Reference: Royer, Sarah-Jeanne, Sara Ferrón, Samuel T. Wilson, David M. Karl. “Production of methane and ethylene from plastic in…

Oceans are full of microplastics. These tiny plastic particles end up in the stomach of marine animals. Now, scientists have…

Like plastic bags and other larger plastic pieces, these insidious micro particles can make their way into animal digestive tracts…

Check out this article detailing how currents and eddies in the ocean help determine plastic pollution distribution!

Marine plastic pollution has vast negative effects on the environment and human health. Microbes on the plastic may be transferring…

Pollution

Plastic pollution is commonly imagined to be an issue that affects the sea surface. However, many small pieces of plastic…

Close your eyes and imagine your favorite beach, or a memorable coast you have visited, completely free of litter-that’s right,…

Conservation

A research team used a state-of-the-art model to map how four remote Marine Protected Areas are connected to the surrounding…

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to work towards being the person you want to be. This year, why…