marine litter

Plastic art with a conservation heart at Living Coasts

Conservationists in Torquay have turned marine waste into thought-provoking art.

A new installation at Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, combines education, plastic waste and inspirational creativity. And for zoo artist Jackie Kidd, the task has turned into an obsession - and a new hobby.

Jackie collected rubbish on beaches for 6 weeks to make the work. And she...

Royal appointment for Plymouth academics

Academics from Plymouth University will be among those meeting the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during an event to raise awareness of the problem of marine litter.

Microplastics expert Professor Richard Thompson and Dr Gregory Borne, Director of the University’s Sustainability and Surfing Research Group, will be sharing experiences and ideas of how to reduce the amount of...

Marine litter education boosts understanding and actions

Children could play an important role in solutions to reduce marine litter with some already helping to educate parents and peers about the scale of the issue, according to a new study by Plymouth University.

Research conducted at the 2013 Ecover Schools Blue Mile, staged in the city, sought to examine children’s understanding about marine litter and the potential problems created...

European competition challenges youngsters to capture marine litter issue on film

Schoolchildren are being invited to capture on camera the problem of marine litter and potential solutions as part of a new European film competition.

Launched by Plymouth University and the National Marine Aquarium, ‘Catch Marine Litter on Film’ challenges youngsters with the task of recording and documenting examples, and sharing their views on the issue.

The competition is...