Fish in some of the world's most remote regions are being contaminated by plastic pollution, reveals new research.

Scientists have linked microplastics to endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as phthalates, which can interfere with hormones ...

A third of fish living in the remote coastal waters of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories are contaminated with ...

The microfibers that shed from our clothing—particularly those made of polyester—are among the most pervasive microplastics ...

New research shows cigarette butts shed microplastic fibers almost instantly in water, turning common litter into a fast source of pollution.

The particles can even find their way to your food.

Algalita Marine Research and Education, a local nonprofit, has revamped its educator mini-grants program to support teachers ...

The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These ...

Here, there and everywhere: Due to its minuscule size and its ease of scattering, glitter is more harmful than other sorts of microplastics. Glitter (Credit: Nika Akin / CC0 Public Domain) I’ve been ...

A new study has found that dissolvable medical devices may leave harmful microplastics in the bloodstream, raising safety ...

Microplastic pollution on Sydney's beaches and harbour shorelines has tripled in the past three years, according to a report, ...