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November 6, 2024 by HAL
The Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean reported unusual litter finds on beaches. Volunteers picked up over 6,000 kilograms of trash from shoreline areas, with items including a mannequin’s leg and discarded hair extensions. These cleanups are crucial for understanding marine litter pollution and informing policies to protect marine life. Most litter found was […]
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September 18, 2024 by HAL
The Marine Conservation Society is organizing its annual Great British Beach Clean this month, one of the UK’s largest marine citizen science activities. Volunteers will clean beaches and collect crucial data on marine litter, which helps protect the ocean. Last year, volunteers removed over 129,000 pieces of litter, mostly plastic. The society calls for further […]
September 16, 2024 by HAL
The Great British Beach Clean takes place from September 20-29, 2024. This event is crucial for removing litter from the UK’s beaches. Volunteers not only clean beaches but also gather data on the types of trash, helping inform policies to reduce ocean waste. While plastic bag litter has decreased by 80% since a charge was […]
August 23, 2024 by HAL
The Ocean Cleanup will make a port call in San Francisco on September 6, 2024. This event marks a significant step in efforts to address the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. CEO Boyan Slat will share updates on the project and what is needed for its continuation. Attendees will get a chance to see the cleanup […]
July 2, 2024 by HAL
The INC Plastic Treaty aims to reduce plastic pollution significantly. Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
July 1, 2024 by HAL
Plastic pollution is a significant issue affecting the oceans, leading to detrimental impacts on marine life and ecosystems. Imagine a world where the ocean is free from plastic, allowing marine life to thrive. Read the entire article at oceana.org
June 29, 2024 by HAL
New research reveals the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, highlighting the need for conservation efforts to protect ocean ecosystems. The study emphasizes the importance of reducing plastic waste to safeguard our oceans for future generations. Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
May 21, 2024 by HAL
An international treaty on plastic pollution is being developed, and scuba divers along with the PADI AWARE Foundation will be involved in this global initiative. Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
May 18, 2024 by HAL
Researchers discovered new species, plastic pollution harm marine life and ecosystems, ocean temperature rise. Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
May 1, 2024 by HAL
PADI Members are supporting the Global Plastic Treaty to end plastic pollution. Read the entire article at pros-blog.padi.com
April 1, 2024 by HAL
Plastic pollution is a major problem for the oceans, but there are ways to tackle it. Four effective methods can help combat this issue. Read the entire article at oceana.org
March 20, 2024 by HAL
The Marine Conservation Society’s report highlights the need to reduce plastic pollution on beaches, with a focus on cutting down single-use plastic items and promoting refillable alternatives. The report reveals that public sources contribute to half of the litter found on UK beaches, with plastic bottles being the most common items. Positive trends show reductions […]
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