Biological carbon pumping’ is a natural process by which an ocean transfers carbon from the atmosphere into the deep sea ...

Plastics', analysed 89 studies from 2010 to 2025, including peer-reviewed research and international reports, to assess the ...

Microplastics are impairing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide, thereby potentially contributing to climate change, according to a recent study.

New Delhi: Microplastics could be impacting the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) which is critical for ...

Here’s a few things to consider the next time you think about throwing a plastic item in the trash, the ocean or anywhere other than a recycling bin. A recent survey suggests that every hour people ...

The ocean is saturated with microplastics. While we know the location of the great garbage patches, where plastic particles may accumulate below the ocean surface remains unknown. The vastness of the ...

Tiny plastic pieces found in the ocean are linked to a higher risk of disability in people who live in coastal areas with ...

It's not news that microplastics — particles that are 5 millimeters in size or smaller — are everywhere, but a recent study in the journal New Contaminants identified another concerning aspect of this ...

Exclusive: The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs ...