Oceans
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Microplastics on the menu for manta rays and whale sharks
Reef manta rays and whale sharks accidentally ingest harmful microplastics that pollute Indonesian waters, according to new research. These large filter-feeders swallow hundreds to thousands of cubic metres of plankton-filled water every day and,
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World's first 'plastic eating' boat unveiled
A new revolutionary 'plastic-eating' vessel which could clean up the Pacific ocean in four decades has been revealed in a world first. Known as the Ocean Saviour project, the self-powering 70m tri-deck clean-up vessel is the first boat
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Mysterious shapes on ocean floors discovered
Scientists have used echo-sounding methods to study the ocean floors in the Arctic and Antarctic. See also: Remains of mystery sea creature found on Welsh beach See also: 'Walking shark' discovered on ocean floor Their research shows
