Hawaii Ocean Debris Could Fill 18-Wheeler
In an area of Hawaii, far removed from most human habitation, a recent cleanup effort yielded an 18-wheeler’s worth of human debris, consisted largely of derelict fishing gear and all sorts of plastic, during a 19-day anti-pollution campaign this year.
Smaller-Than-Expected Gulf Dead Zone, Yet Still Massive
NOAA-supported scientists found a large Gulf of Mexico oxygen-free or hypoxic “dead” zone, but not as large as had been predicted.
Warm Weather Sees Boom In UK Jellyfish Blooms
Researchers say that the recent spell of warm weather has seen a rapid increase in jellyfish blooms around Britain’s coasts.