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A young inventor's nonprofit is deploying technology in 30 of the world's most polluting cities to prevent ocean plastic before it starts. Their data shows a small number of rivers cause most ocean pollution, and they're stopping it at the source.
Scientists studying whales in the North Atlantic found that levels of toxic "forever chemicals" have plummeted more than 60% since 2011, proving that global regulations can actually reverse pollution in even the most remote ocean waters. It's the first major evidence that phasing out these indestructible compounds really works.
A NASA sensor designed to map desert dust just discovered it can spot pollution from orbit. The breakthrough could help us track and clean up our oceans like never before.
Texas researchers discovered a breakthrough way to track ocean currents using affordable drones and wave patterns, making oil spill response faster and safer. The innovation costs 90% less than traditional methods and works without touching contaminated water.
Researchers in Japan discovered where microplastics from farm fertilizer end up after years of puzzling over vanished ocean pollution. The breakthrough reveals that beaches act as temporary traps, catching plastic before it disappears into unknown ocean locations.