#ocean-pollution

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fromNature
3 weeks ago

Conserve marine migratory species to protect ecological links between land and sea

During the third United Nations Ocean Conference in June, member states committed to reducing the flow of pollutants from rivers to oceans. However, critical discussions overlooked the interconnectedness of land and sea, particularly through the migratory pathways of fish, birds, and marine mammals.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Oceans Likely Contain Much More Plastic Than We Previously Thought

27 million metric tons of nanoplastics are present in the North Atlantic Ocean, outpacing larger plastic forms.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

Corals living amidst marine pollution is a call to awareness and action - Yanko Design

Ocean pollution affects food supply, water quality, economy, and biodiversity, urging immediate attention.
Shih Chien University students use art to highlight coral resilience amidst marine debris.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
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