Our waters have made us who we are. All of us are connected to the sea. Rarely are we, here in Scotland, more than a couple of hours' drive from the…
The study, carried out by the Tara Ocean Foundation, is the first of its kind, dedicated to investigating plastic pollution in rivers on a European scale.
Researchers will use the data to model how ocean currents and other environmental conditions might predict where high levels of microplastics can be found in the ocean.
In the North, where food prices are notoriously high, beluga whales are a staple community resource. But lately, questions have been raised about the health of the belugas, from the presence of persistent organic pollutants to mercury.
Researchers found that reef manta rays may eat up to 63 pieces of plastic per hour when feeding in Nusa Penida and Komodo National Park, while whale sharks could be consuming up to 137 pieces per hour during seasonal aggregations in Java.
Whether rural Pakistan or the Salinas Valley, neglect and injustice pervade farm work. Environmental scientists, policymakers and citizens need to step up for the workers who feed our nation.
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The brain-harming metal is discharged directly into the river and carried to it on air currents. Some argue authorities are doing too little to stop both routes of pollution.
