Once plastic becomes physically built into a coastline, cleanup may become more difficult and costly.

During routine beach litter surveys on the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan, researchers came across small, brightly colored specks in the pale coral rubble. Back at the lab, spectroscopic and ...

Future geologists may one day find an unmistakable signature of human activity in old reef sediments: coral rubble shot ...

Japan collects some 30,000 to 50,000 tons of marine plastics from its coastlines each year, while an estimated 150 million tons of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, poly-this, and ...

Researchers found plasticoral on Okinawa beaches, where heat-altered plastic had become fused with coral rubble in a strange new form of pollution.

Plastic pollution is a growing problem in Japan, prompting cleanup efforts to recover plastic litter from water bodies. However, research on recovery rates from different river basins remains limited.

A Japanese high school student has presented preliminary findings from his research into land-based plastic pollution on ...

PARIS, April 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada and Japan have built a close and long-standing relationship, grounded in shared democratic values, strong economic ties, and vibrant cultural relations. At a time ...

Plastic pollution is not only a marine litter issue; it is also closely linked to resource circulation and chemical management. Plastic products contain a wide range of additives, including ...

First, let’s get real: Not all plastic is bad. Bike helmets, car airbags, and many medical supplies made with plastic save lives. Plastic water bottles can bring clean drinking water to people who don ...

Plastic pollution is an ever-growing problem in today's world, as most societies have become overly dependent on plastics for packaging, medical supplies, and general goods. Plastic litter ...