Only 13% of Earth’s oceans remain untouched by humans — for now
Only 13 percent of the planet's oceans are unaffected by human activities, such as fishing and pollution, according...
This floating park in Rotterdam is made from recycled plastic waste
More than 1,000 square feet of plastic ultimately destined to pollute the ocean is getting a second lease on life...
Coral forests thrive near Sicily’s underwater volcanoes
Nearly one kilometer below the water surface near Sicily, a rare ecosystem of corals, sponges and wildlife is thriving....
Man plans to swim the Pacific Ocean to raise awareness for plastic pollution
You've heard a lot about the ocean plastic crisis, and may even know a fair amount about the Great Pacific Garbage...
Billions of pieces of plastic trash are sickening the world’s coral reefs
As if coral reefs didn't have enough to contend with, as bleaching ravages the vital ocean environments - a new...
Scotland to ban manufacture and sale of plastic cotton swabs
Scotland could be the first country in the United Kingdom to ban plastic-stemmed cotton swabs. A new measure would...
INTERVIEW: James Dyson on using his famous vacuum technology to suck garbage from rivers
Every year, roughly 14 billion tons of waste are swept out to our oceans via rivers and canals - an environmental...
Scientists call for a worldwide ban on the ‘global hazard’ of glitter
You know microbeads are terrible for the planet, but have you ever considered the environmental impact of glitter?...
Scientists discover cheap method to identify “lost” 99% of ocean microplastics
The world's oceans are awash with hazardous microplastics that are largely invisible to the naked eye. These tiny...
Whale mother can’t let go of dead calf likely poisoned by plastic
The impact of humanity's pollution on nature became all too real in a heartbreaking clip from Blue Planet II. A...
The Ocean Cleanup finds 1.15 to 2.41 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans from rivers
How much plastic do rivers dump into the world's oceans? The Ocean Cleanup decided to find out. They conducted...
Norwegian billionaire funds world’s largest yacht to scoop up plastic
Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke has profited from offshore drilling. But now the businessman, who started...
The Ocean Cleanup raises $21.7 million to begin ridding the Pacific Ocean of plastic
Last fall The Ocean Cleanup found 1,000 large pieces of plastic in two hours in the Pacific Ocean during their...
New plastic garbage patch discovered in Arctic Ocean
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn't the only place where plastic pollution is gathering in the world's oceans....
Revealing map shows the distribution of all known ocean trash
There's still a lot the average person doesn't know about the trash clogging up our oceans. Alfred Wegener Institute...
Plankton Pundit video shows exact moment plastic enters the food chain
Many people are familiar with the plight of birds or whales that consume plastic bags. But you might not be aware...
Indonesia pledges $1 billion annually to tackle ocean pollution problem
Indonesia unloads more plastic into the oceans than any other country, except China. But now the country plans...
If you eat seafood, you’re probably eating fleece microfibers
If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors (or simply like to feel warm and cozy throughout the day), you’re...
The top 7 WTF moments in fashion this year
Has there ever been a year in our lifetime that so many of us have been so eager to kiss good-bye? It seems like...
Sponge Suit bikini can help you clean the ocean while you swim
In the future, you could help clean up the oceans just by playing in your bikini. Sponge Suit is a smart bathing...
Enchanting forest of crocheted coral reefs comes to the Museum of Arts and Design
Conceived by Margaret and Christine Wertheim and their Los Angeles–based organization, the Institute For Figuring,...
World’s first ocean trash recon mission is complete – and the results are way worse than we thought
The Ocean Cleanup just completed its first aerial reconnaissance scan of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to assess...
Boyan Slat’s Ocean Cleanup takes to the air to count plastic trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjaZ2g-21E The concept behind the Ocean Cleanup Array is so simple that many...
Patagonia says synthetic fibers (including their own) are polluting the oceans
Patagonia's synthetic fleeces (along with fleeces from other manufacturers) are clogging up the oceans, poisoning...
Ocean Cleanup launches historic first prototype thanks to Dutch backing
Cleaning up our oceans just got one step closer to reality as The Ocean Cleanup just launched the first prototype...
Plastic-scooping Ocean Cleanup project wins prestigious Katerva Award
Katerva announced the winners of their Katerva Award, known as the "Nobel Prize for Sustainability," and this year's...
These colorful animal sculptures help remove discarded flip-flops from the ocean
Passionate about the ocean, its ecosystems and marine wildlife, Ocean Sole recycles flip-flops that are found littered...
Gibraltar to end one of the world’s largest balloon releases
Every year Gibraltar releases 30,000 balloons into the sky. This National Day tradition has a devastating impact...
Ocean fish around the globe tainted with toxic chemicals, new study shows
There's trouble in tuna town. A new study highlights even more doom and gloom with the news that toxic pollutants...
The top 7 wearable tech innovations of 2015
Clothes have come a long way since the loin cloth. These days, they can fight ocean pollution, produce energy,...