A mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef this year killed more corals than ever before, with more than two-thirds destroyed across large swathes of the biodiverse site, scientists confirmed Tuesday. The 2,300-kilometre (1,400-mile)…
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Active-wear brand Adidas launches ocean-waste shoe
by Serisha Singh for All4Women Fashion, environmental awareness and social responsibility combine as leading active-wear brand, Adidas, revealed its shoes made from ocean waste. Introducing the Adidas UltraBoost Uncaged Parley The trainer is made in…
#Conservation: Warming oceans are ‘sick,’ global scientists warn
Global warming is making the oceans sicker than ever before, spreading disease among animals and humans and threatening food security across the planet, a major scientific report said on Monday. The findings, based on peer-reviewed…
#Conservation: Did you know today is #WorldOceansDay?
Today, June 8th, people from all over are celebrating World Oceans Day – global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This year’s theme is “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet” and individuals and organizations across the planet…
#Conservation: Protecting the ocean could boost economy by $900 bn
More than $920 billion could be generated by 2050 and 180,000 jobs created by expanding the ocean’s protected zones, according to a study published Thursday by conservation group WWF. “Every dollar invested to create marine…
Oceans laden with 269,000 tons of plastic: study
The world’s oceans are laden with nearly 269,000 tons of plastic pollution, international researchers said on Wednesday after a six-year study of conditions across the globe. The findings in the journal PLOS ONE show that…