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Plastic bottles and caps top global beach litter survey · 1 source tracked
A recent survey by Ocean Conservancy revealed that discarded plastic bottles and caps are the most prevalent types of litter found on beaches and waterways globally. During the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup, volunt…
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August 2026 Shatters Global Ocean Heat Records Amidst El Niño
August 2026 saw record-breaking average sea surface temperatures globally, reaching 21.1 degrees Celsius. This event, confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, is attributed to long-term ocean warming driven b…
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Americans show strong concern over microplastics, support mandatory filters
A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Americans are concerned about microplastics, with nearly nine in 10 expressing worry about their environmental impact. The poll highlights strong public support f…
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Shark anal fins reveal population data in Puerto Rico fishery
Scientists have developed a novel method for monitoring shark populations by analyzing their anal fins, which can serve as a "biological logbook." This technique, initially tested in Belize, was applied in Puerto Rico o…
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Mangrove carbon storage may decline despite initial sea-level rise gains
A new study led by the University of Exeter suggests that while rising sea levels may initially increase carbon accumulation in some mangrove areas, they will ultimately reduce the forests' long-term carbon storage capa…
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Seagrass meadows vanishing globally, but resorts and divers fight back
Seagrass meadows, vital for marine life and carbon sequestration, are disappearing globally at an alarming rate of 7% annually. Destructive practices like bottom trawling, which continues in many protected areas, are a …