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Watch: Palau becomes first nation to ban 'toxic' sunscreen

The island nation has become the first place in the world to ban sunscreen that is toxic to coral reefs. On 1 January the island also became a marine sanctuary, closing 80% of its waters to fishing.

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WATCH | Baby dolphin trapped in debris rescued from drowning

Workers from a water adventure company jumped into the sea off the Florida coast to rescue the youngster.

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Living Recommends | Turning the Tide on Plastic by Lucy Siegle

This book is a 'vital tool' to help you reduce the number of single use plastics in your life.

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Marine life threatened as oceans lose oxygen - report

Marine life is increasingly threatened by oceans losing oxygen, a new report said.

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United Kingdom

100kg 'ball of rubbish' found in stomach of whale on Scottish beach

A group that deals with whale carcasses said there was a "horrific" amount of plastic in the animal's stomach.

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Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss in star-studded campaign to save ocean

In the Project Zero video, celebrities talk about the important role the ocean plays in fighting climate change.

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Stay Wild Swim | The influencers using ocean plastic to empower women

Instagram eco-warriors Zanna and Natalie are using their platform to create unique, sustainable swimwear.

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Saving the whales could help save humanity too

Marine biologists have discovered that whales play a big role in capturing CO2 from the atmosphere.

Destinations

Danielle Copperman | I visited an isolated eco-paradise in Vietnam

Wellness influencer Danielle Copperman goes back to basics at a sustainable resort on the east coast of Vietnam.

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Which country has just made plastic-stemmed cotton buds illegal?

The British nation leading the way with a new law banning single-use cotton buds.

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The dirty subject one photographer wants to remind us of

Elizabeth Hoff releases powerful photos of models swimming in plastic, showing the pollution destroying our oceans.

France

Anchors away: Cannes bans cruise ships over air quality concerns

France's fourth-largest port will ban the most-polluting vessels from 2020.

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Ever heard of underwater noise pollution in the oceans?

Sure you can see litter on the beach, but underwater noise pollution is a threat that few people know about.

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EU fights marine pollution with worldwide beach cleanup events

From New Zealand to Peru, EU delegations across the world along with the United Nations and the Smurfs wants people to pick up trash in local beaches.

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Oceans at threat: First humans deep dive into endangered Amazon Reef

On board the Greenpeace ship, six divers took the plunge to raise awareness about the irreversible risks to our ocean reefs.

France

'Cocktail of pollutants' found in English Channel dolphins

A study has found a 'cocktail of pollutants' in dolphins living in the English Channel.

World

Europe's ocean conservation effort not enough despite good intention

Only a fraction of the marine areas meant to be protected by the European Union are being properly conserved at present, according to a new report. The research - by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Sky Ocean Rescue - says less than 2% of the EU's waters are being properly managed

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Should we take note of Amazon India's new plastic-free pledge?

The Indian unit of the largest online retailer has committed to curbing its use of single-use plastic by 2020. But is it doing enough?

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My eco-job: I run a coral nursery in the Maldives

Coral biologist Megan Clampitt tells us all about her job protecting the Indian ocean’s vital coral reefs.

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Could cashew nuts be the future of environmentally friendly sunscreen?

'Green scientists' in Johannesburg, South Africa have discovered a way to make eco-friendly sun-blocking products from the shells of cashew nuts.