Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.

President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long.

Ropes and fishing gear used in the fisheries and aquaculture industries are a major source of microplastics in the ocean and littering along the ...

The presence of microplastics in marine environments disrupts carbon cycles and contributes to climate change, affecting ecosystems and greenhouse gas dynamics.

Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to ...

Donald Trump has reversed Biden's single-use plastics policy by signing an executive order to reinstate plastic straws in federal agencies. He criticized paper alternatives as ineffective. His ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.