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marine litter

Plastic Pollution: A Closer Look at Beach Litter

December 29, 2025

Plastic waste is everywhere. It's in our oceans, our rivers, and even on our beaches. The problem is growing fast. Many countries are trying to keep track of this mess. They focus on big pieces of litter, like bottles and bags. They also look at tiny bits, called microplastics. But there's a gap. Th

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Sea Turtles and Their Plastic Problem: A Sicilian Story

July 11, 2025

Sea turtles in Sicily are facing a big problem: plastic. Over seven years, researchers found that nearly 30% of the sea turtles they studied had eaten plastic and other trash. This isn't just a small issue. It's a growing concern that affects turtles of all ages and sizes. The study looked at both

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Driftwood: Nature's Trash Collector in the Caribbean

July 11, 2025

Driftwood is everywhere along coastlines, but its role in trapping trash is often overlooked. A recent study looked at seven beaches in the central Caribbean coast of Colombia to see how driftwood affects litter buildup. Researchers counted and sorted over 12, 000 items, including nearly 4, 000 piec

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Plastic Pollution in the Deepest Part of the Mediterranean Sea: A Hidden Problem

February 3, 2025

The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went t