A global survey of microplastics in oceans reveals that tiny particles of plastic are prevalent throughout the water column, which could harm marine ecosystems and affect carbon storage in the deep se ...

While researchers initially expected microplastics to either sink or float, accumulating at the surface or the ocean floor, an April study at Florida Atlantic University revealed that microplastics ...

scientists have mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea at a global scale -- revealing not only where plastics accumulate, but how they infiltrate critical ocean systems.

A new analysis found that ingesting plastic can disrupt proteins that facilitate key functions in seabirds—the latest in a ...

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights growing concerns over microplastic contamination in ...

A global analysis by St. Joseph’s University on Long Island examines the prevalence of microplastics in marine life. WSHU’s ...

Plastic pollution also affects the ecosystems beneath the soil. Earthworms exposed to microplastics exhibit stunted growth, impaired reproduction, and internal damage. Insects like springtails avoid ...

Is it bad to eat food that's been microwaved in a plastic container? Here's what to know about microwaving, food, and ...

While an incredibly useful resource for humans, plastic has become a blight on our ecosystems and planet. Due to its ...

CLEANR is set to deliver its first consumer filters on World Ocean Day, June 8 — bringing the technology beyond campuses for ...