(Natural News) The humpback whales in the Australian Southern Ocean made such a thorough recovery from extinction that they now face overpopulation issues. There are too many whales and not enough food in the sea, which may lead to a massive die-off in the next decade. Commercial whaling operations brought the local population down to […]

(Natural News) Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National […]

(Natural News) Mussels often end up getting contaminated by the vast amount of microplastics that pollute the oceans. A new study showed that the animals successfully expel most of the tiny plastic fibers from their bodies. Microplastics are present in every part of the world’s oceans, even remote areas that are thousands of miles away from the nearest human presence. […]

(Natural News) One of the most disgusting sights in our world today is heaps of trash, floating around in the ocean. Even though large pieces of plastic are accumulating in the world’s waterways and forming massive aberrations, it is the presence of micro plastics that is most concerning for human health. One of the greatest […]

(Natural News) Scientists discovered a mysterious disease that has been killing the already dwindling coral reefs in the Lower Florida Keys. The scientists tried to prevent the outbreak from spreading for four years by removing the sick corals and setting underwater “fire breaks.” Researchers from Florida Keys Community College, working with state and federal investigators, […]

(Natural News) Experts spoke out against the ongoing attempts to raise and farm octopus on a commercial scale. They said that domesticating the delicious but vulnerable cephalophod will not only be cruel to the animals, but will also be even more unsustainable than most aquatic farming. “We are all living during the rapid domestication of aquatic species and research […]

(Natural News) Earth’s once-pristine oceans are now seas of plastic waste. And for marine life, the unending flow of used microplastics and other trash is beyond life-threatening. Scientists recently surveyed 50 dead sea mammals who’d washed up on British shores, and found that every single one had consumed plastic. Ten different species of dolphin, seal […]

(Natural News) Plastic pollution in the ocean is not limited to just large pieces of trash that can choke, entangle, and injure marine life. The microfibers that make up synthetic fabrics also contribute to pollution, which is why it is important to reduce the amount of tiny fibers shed by synthetic clothing during each wash. Most images […]

(Natural News) It’s official: We’re heading toward a “plastic world” – and we’re not talking about credit cards. Plastic – the ubiquitous polymer found in nearly all consumer products – is part of just about every aspect of our lives. For the most part, it’s a versatile material that has been part of many significant […]

(Natural News) Outrage is sparking worldwide as news of the recently discovered Russian “whale jail” continues to spread. Activists and concerned authorities from around the world are now putting pressure on the Russian government to release the 100 young whales currently being held captive in Srednyaya Bay. Eleven juvenile beluga whales and 87 juvenile orcas […]