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The slow speed of the solar-powered barrier prevents it from holding onto the plastic after it scoops it up. (Photo: AFP)

Satellite testing and drone mapping for marine plastics

Greek researchers enlist EU satellite against Aegean Sea litter.

22 April 2019 4:36 PM IST

The waves of plastic flooding into rivers and oceans have been causing problems for years, clogging waterways in cities, increasing the risk of floods, and injuring or killing marine animals who ingest or become trapped by plastic packaging. (Photo: AFP)

G20 countries set to seal marine pollution deal

Plastic pollution has become an increasing concern, particularly after bans imposed by some countries on the import of...

16 Jun 2019 6:38 PM IST

More research is needed to determine how these metals and nutrients, which are normally present at very low amounts in seawater, could be affecting marine ecosystems. (Photo: ANI)

Sunscreen known to disrupt marine ecosystem

Here's why sunscreen is harmful to seawater.

15 Aug 2019 10:51 AM IST