The group of divers realized the concerning reality of growing ocean pollution, which even animals are trying to resolve.

Tiny plastic pieces have spread all over the planet— on land, in the air and even in clouds. An estimated 170 trillion bits of microplastic are estimated to be in the oceans alone.

A coalition of environmental groups and state lawmakers called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to put in place tougher rules to reduce ...

British marine biologist Emily Cunningham shares her insights on the connecting power of water for all aspects of life.

Since dolphins and other marine mammals breathe at the water’s surface, they may be especially vulnerable to exposure. Where there are more people, there is usually more plastic.

Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. Campaigners for the treaty are getting ...

A total 494 of common dolphins and 479 baleen whales had stranded over the 30-year period, according to the research. The ...

Microscopic plastic particles were found embedded in the bodies of two-thirds of marine mammals from a Duke University graduate student’s study of ocean microplastics. An estimated 68% of the animals ...

When you think of plastic in the oceans, you might think of the Pacific Garbage Patch being the worst of our problems. However, it turns out there are many more areas of pollution throughout the ...

A striking TikTok video from Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi (@coasthuggers) captured Styrofoam pellets scattered across ...

A Swiss ocean protection group is handing out bars of soap to negotiators working on a global accord to end plastic pollution ...

STAUNTON — Earth Day Staunton’s theme of 2024, “STOP the Plastic Tidal Wave!,” aims to raise awareness about the role of plastic in ocean pollution, human health and climate change, according to a ...