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Jul 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sea Turtles and Their Plastic Problem: A Sicilian Story

Sea turtles in Sicily are facing a big problem: plastic. Over seven years, researchers found that nearly 30% of the sea turtles they studied had eaten plastic and other trash. This isn't just a small issue. It's a growing concern that affects turtles of all ages and sizes. The study looked at both living and dead turtles. They found that the amount and type of plast...

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Jul 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Driftwood: Nature's Trash Collector in the Caribbean

Driftwood is everywhere along coastlines, but its role in trapping trash is often overlooked. A recent study looked at seven beaches in the central Caribbean coast of Colombia to see how driftwood affects litter buildup. Researchers counted and sorted over 12, 000 items, including nearly 4, 000 pieces of driftwood and over 8, 000 pieces of litter. Most of the litter ...

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution in the Deepest Part of the Mediterranean Sea: A Hidden Problem

The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went to a place called Calypso Deep. This place is one of the deepest spot...

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