Content to: Oceans

Citizen Science to Tackle Plastic Waste: Children and Young People Explore Europe’s Rivers as ‘Plastic Pirates’

‘Plastic Pirates' turns pupils into researchers: by collecting plastic waste, they generate data that helps the scientific community.

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Open-Source AI OrcaHello Listens to Whales to Protect Them Better

If we know where whales are, we can take targeted protective measures, such as diverting ships and reducing sources of noise. OrcaHello helps to track the animals.

“A Self-Sustainable System”: How Power Plants Can Heat Circular Fish Farms

Scientists in Sweden pilot a fish farm heated by a local power plant, where different fish species cohabit and utilise each other's waste.

How the Digital Platform eOceans Promotes Marine Conservation

“Protecting the ocean isn’t just about drawing lines on a map – it’s about keeping ecosystems functioning so that they can provide food, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic stability,” says Dr Chris Ward-Paige, founder of eOceans, in an interview.

Modelled on Nature: Fish-Inspired Filter Captures Microplastics

Microplastics are accumulating primarily in our waterways. However, a new "fish filter" is now intercepting them right at the source: our washing machines.

Could Plastic That Breaks Down in Salt Water Make Marine Litter a Thing of the Past?

Plastic waste is destroying our oceans. Scientists in Tokyo may have a solution: a new plastic material that breaks down in salt water.

Smart Oceans: Could Undersea Cables Act as Early Warning Systems for Environmental Disasters?

99 percent of global data transfer runs via undersea cables. Here's how these same cables could also warn us about environmental disasters.

High Fashion, Low Impact: The Ultimate Guide To Sustainable Materials

Want your wardrobe to be as green as possible? Get to know which materials are least harmful to the planet.

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Seabound’s Carbon Capture Solution Is “A Valuable Bridge” Towards Net Zero in the Shipping Industry

Can Seabound's carbon capture solution sufficiently reduce emissions and keep the shipping industry on course towards net zero?