marine conservation /environment/ en New research highlights the threat of microplastics to dolphins /environment/news/list/2024/10/20/new-research-highlights-the-threat-of-microplastics-to-dolphins A recent study has revealed that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are inhaling microplastics, raising concerns about potential lung damage and broader implications for marine health. Researchers from the College of Charleston conducted assessments on bottlenose dolphins and found microplastics in their breath, indicating that these particles are pervasive in our oceans. October 20 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/20/new-research-highlights-the-threat-of-microplastics-to-dolphins Reviving ecological superheroes: the Angasi Oysters of Coffin Bay /environment/news/list/2024/09/30/reviving-ecological-superheroes-the-angasi-oysters-of-coffin-bay Coffin Bay on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is witnessing a remarkable community-driven initiative to restore the native angasi oyster population, once a vital part of our marine ecosystem. September 30 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/30/reviving-ecological-superheroes-the-angasi-oysters-of-coffin-bay