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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Plastic Debris Poses Threat To Marine Life Along Goa's Coast
Marine organisms along Goa's shoreline are facing a threat from the huge plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).
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Fears Over Plastic-Eating Coral in Australia's Barrier Reef
Corals in the Great Barrier Reef are eating small plastic debris in the ocean, Australian researchers said on Tuesday, raising fears about the impact the indigestible fragments have on their health and other marine life.
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700 Marine Species Threatened by Plastic Debris: Study
Nearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.
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Up to 88 Per Cent of Ocean Surfaces Sullied by Plastic: Study
As much as 88 per cent of the open ocean's surface contains plastic debris, raising concern about the effect on marine life and the food chain, scientists have said.
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Plastic Debris Poses Threat To Marine Life Along Goa's Coast
Marine organisms along Goa's shoreline are facing a threat from the huge plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).
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Fears Over Plastic-Eating Coral in Australia's Barrier Reef
Corals in the Great Barrier Reef are eating small plastic debris in the ocean, Australian researchers said on Tuesday, raising fears about the impact the indigestible fragments have on their health and other marine life.
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700 Marine Species Threatened by Plastic Debris: Study
Nearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.
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Up to 88 Per Cent of Ocean Surfaces Sullied by Plastic: Study
As much as 88 per cent of the open ocean's surface contains plastic debris, raising concern about the effect on marine life and the food chain, scientists have said.
