Premier Marinas help launch Atlantic rowing bid to reduce ocean plastic
Launching their 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge bid at the Southampton International Boat Show, team In Our Element are...
Ocean plastic
Is mussel poo the answer to microplastics?
Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory have launched a series of in-situ trials of a unique microplastic clean-up method using...
30 countries join global initiative to tackle marine litter
An international project designed to help reduce marine plastic litter from maritime transport and fishing sectors is off to...
New ocean clean up yacht that feeds on plastic waste
A French ocean adventurer, Yvan Bourgnon, and his team at The Sea Cleaners have designed a yacht which he...
New fabric created from marine waste
Textile manufacturer Duvaltex and office furniture specialist Steelcase have introduced Intersection, an exclusive Steelcase screen and panel fabric. Co-created by Duvaltex...
Suzuki develops the world’s first micro-plastic collecting device for outboard motors
Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed what’s said to be the world’s first Micro-Plastic Collecting Device for installation on outboard...
Microplastic hotspots discovered
The highest level of microplastics ever has been discovered on the seabed, exposing how most waste sinks to the...
Majority of samples taken during VOR contain microplastics, says new data
The Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme reached a significant milestone when the race completed a global circumnavigation following its...
Microplastic particles found in Antarctic waters
Microplastic particles have been found in the oceans close to Antarctica, data collected during the Volvo Ocean Race has...
