Researchers even found textile fibres in very remote lakes with limited human presence.
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Litter hotspots were associated with socioeconomic factors such as a concentration of built infrastructure, less national wealth and the level of lighting at night.
The grisly discovery of a disembodied foot on a NSW beach was a tragic twist in the mystery of missing woman Melissa Caddick. Such tragedies can also reveal hidden currents connecting the planet.
Some plastic sent overseas for recycling ends up as pollution, or goes up in toxic smoke. But there are steps we can take to ensure our waste is processed as intended.
The Pacific Ocean produces oxygen, helps regulates the weather, provides food and livelihoods. It’s a place of fun, solace and spiritual connection. But its delicate ecology is under threat.
As much as 53 million tonnes of plastic waste could spill into the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans by 2030 — even if countries meet their commitments.
Knowledge about the movement of marine plastics will help reduce the impact of plastic pollution in water bodies.
New research from Australia’s national science agency shows a huge amount of ocean plastic ends up on land, where it gets trapped.
Advertisers that tell a good story can persuade the public of all sorts of things. But some messages are disingenuous and misleading.
Indonesia is struggling to keep its waste from the oceans. The government has announced ambitious plan to curb plastic waste. However, lack of research to support the policy.
Principais colaboradores
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, Environment, CSIRO
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Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Coastal Oceanography, The University of Western Australia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ecology and evolutionary biology, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor and Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Director, FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town
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Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor in Oceanography, UNSW Sydney
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Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer and Marine Reseacher, Universitas Padjadjaran
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Research fellow, Oceanography, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University
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Sessional Lecturer, Marketing, RMIT University
