Spurred by major oil pollution incidents, such as the Torrey Canyon disaster off the south-west coast of the United Kingdom in 1967, IMO embarked on an ambitious programme of work on marine ...

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Commerce Department are allocating $3.3 million to remove marine ...

Governments alone cannot do it all, and the private sector has a key role in managing marine plastic pollution. Governments can enact and enforce regulations that will enable transition towards a ...

Sustained pollution can damage coastal and marine ecosystems and jeopardise the livelihood of entire communities. By applying cutting-edge nuclear and isotopic techniques, the IAEA helps Member States ...

In order to give you context for this ongoing challenge, this Spotlight guides you through both the basics of marine mammals and the fundamental sources of acoustic pollution in their habitat.

In 2020 international shipping saw itself faced with new fuel regulations for cargo ships pertaining to low sulfur fuels ...

Studying the impacts of marine microplastics on human health ... “We know enough to act to reduce plastic pollution from entering the oceans, lakes, and rivers.” Nations can enact bans on ...

The consequences are equally wide-ranging: pollution in the marine environment can threaten the livelihoods of coastal communities and associated industries, pose a risk to human health through ...

Hong Kong's unique marine environment, with its rich ecosystems, provides vital habitats and food sources for various marine ...

In addition to the deeply detrimental impact that plastic pollution is having on marine life, there are other underlying costs too, particularly with regards to both marine and coastal activities, and ...

The American Lung Association’s Will Barrett said ports are one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Southern ...

Plastic pollution along coastlines is an environmental nightmare. Each year, millions of tons of plastic wash up on beaches ...