Channelling passion for the ocean towards plastic pollution

Overcoming Oceans of Ignorance: What You Should Know About Plastic Waste Before It Enters the Sea

Paddling Against the Tide: Surf Activism in the Age of Plastic

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This work examines how plastic pollution, including microplastics, is transforming ocean spaces that surfers depend on, and how surf communities are increasingly becoming environmental activists in response to the visible degradation of coastal waters.

Our Big Microplastic Survey is helping people do something about plastic pollution

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A global citizen science initiative is mobilizing volunteers to collect and analyze microplastic samples from their local environments, generating large-scale data that would be impossible to gather through traditional research methods alone. This participatory approach is helping scientists map the true extent of microplastic pollution while simultaneously raising public awareness and encouraging action.

Taming the Microplastic Monster

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Plastics have become so common that they're now breaking down into tiny pieces called microplastics, which are turning up in our water, food, and even our bodies. This paper reviews what scientists currently know about the microplastic problem and explores ways to reduce or manage it. While researchers are still learning exactly how microplastics affect our health, their sheer presence in everyday life makes tackling this issue increasingly important.

Plastic Debris, Microplastics, and Marine Pollution

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Researchers reviewed the contribution of plastic debris and microplastics to marine pollution, documenting how the persistence, widespread distribution, and inherent toxicity of plastic particles pose escalating threats to marine ecosystems as global plastic production continues to rise.