The Ocean Cleanup expands LA project: New agreements aim to stop hundreds of tons of plastic from Pacific

Solar-powered Interceptor barge removes over 143,000 pounds of plastic waste from LA waterways

The article reports on The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor barge operating at Ballona Creek in Los Angeles, which uses solar power and a conveyo

Microplastics pervade every layer of the ocean, demanding standardized tracking methods

This article examines the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution across all ocean layers, not just the surface. It discusses the scale of

Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup removes 50 million kg of plastic, targets 90% reduction by 2040

Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, who dropped out of engineering school at 18, has removed over 50 million kilograms of plastic from the ocean thro

Researchers Track Microplastic Pollution from Sea Spray to Ocean Floor

This article from Eos examines the pervasive problem of microplastic pollution in the ocean, highlighting that 11 million tons of microplast

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

Global Study Reveals Widespread Distribution of Plastic-Degrading Bacteria in World's Oceans

This scientific research article investigates the global distribution of bacteria containing PET-degrading enzymes (PETases) in ocean enviro