Responsibility
Microplastics in fish found in one-third of samples from remote Pacific islands
Microplastics in fish are widespread across Pacific island waters, raising risks for ecosystems and food security in remote regions.
Responsibility
Study: Light pollution alters fish predator responses, a concern for coastal marine ecosystems
A virtual reality study found light pollution changes how reef fish respond to predators, potentially affecting coastal marine ecosystems.
Innovation & Investment
Leveraging AI to detect and retrieve ghost fishing gear: ‘It’s a global problem’
An initiative launched in Germany to deploy AI to find ghost fishing gear uses existing high-resolution sonar data from the seabed.
Fisheries
Project in Spain targets marine plastic pollution with circular fishing gear solutions
A new project seeks to develop circular fishing gear and port solutions to reduce marine plastic pollution and support responsible fisheries.
Responsibility
Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
Bioplastic foam breaks down quickly in seawater, offering a possible solution to ocean pollution caused by materials like polystyrene.
Responsibility
Is biodegradable plastic harmful to fish?
Although less harmful, a new study reveals that fish exposed to biodegradable plastics experienced impaired escape performance.
Innovation & Investment
Researchers develop a biodegradable film that keeps food fresh for longer
A new biodegradable film is a derivative of limonene from citrus rind, blended with chitosan, a biopolymer from exoskeletons of crustaceans.
Responsibility
Hawai’i nets $5 million-plus to tackle marine debris
NOAA Sea Grant will support projects to remove and recycle marine debris, improve fishing net technology and develop community partnerships.
Responsibility
Expanded polystyrene is a ‘waste nightmare’ but could non-EPS seafood packaging reduce ocean pollution?
Expanded polystyrene is common in seafood packaging, but threatens marine life and human health as ocean pollution. A growing number of alternatives are emerging.