Microplastic pollution in the Gulf of Mexico is contaminating Texas oysters and causing biochemical stress and physiological damage

A new study finds that heavy rains deliver the greatest amounts of fertilizer-derived nitrogen through creeks and rivers into the northern Gulf of Mexico. The research can be used to develop policies to protect the gulf from nutrient overloading, harmful algal blooms, and oxygen-depleted 'dead zones'.

Citizen scientists can join world-renowned microplastic expert Professor Claire Gwinnett on an expedition to monitor microplastic pollution in basking shark feeding sites. The expeditions will use a new app with AI analysis to categorize plastic samples, providing valuable data on microplastic levels and health impacts on sharks.

A new Nigerian study has found widespread microplastic contamination in borehole water near the Sokoto Cement Factory, contaminating communities that rely on groundwater. The research identified common plastic polymers and health risks associated with microplastic exposure.

A new study reveals that rivers, not wastewater treatment plants, are the primary source of microplastic pollution in the Gulf of Mexico. Computer modeling tracks tiny plastic particles across three years, highlighting critical habitats and pollutants that threaten marine life and human health.

The introduction of Pacific oysters to the Port River has influenced surprising biodiversity benefits, including doubling mangrove seedling densities and supporting greater fish richness and foraging behaviour.

A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI explores the use of artificial intelligence to detect live oysters. While the AI model ODYSSEE shows promise, it lags behind humans in accuracy, correctly identifying live oysters at a rate of 63% compared to 74% for expert annotators.