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.
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
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.