Research

Active Restoration Needed for Coastal Seas

June 25, 2025

Scientists urge hands-on restoration to revive marine ecosystems damaged by trawling, pollution, and climate change.

The Effects of Scrubber Toxins on Dolphins

June 25, 2025
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A Brazilian study reveals unborn dolphins already carry heavy metals, highlighting the devastating effects of toxic scrubber discharge.

The World’s Oceans are a “Ticking Time Bomb”

June 15, 2025
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New study warns ocean pH hit a “planetary boundary” in 2020, threatening marine ecosystems globally.

Glaciers are Dying - Coastal Communities at Risk

June 5, 2025
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Melting glaciers threaten coastal populations with rising seas and increased flooding.

Active Restoration Needed for Coastal Seas

June 25, 2025

Scientists urge hands-on restoration to revive marine ecosystems damaged by trawling, pollution, and climate change.

The Effects of Scrubber Toxins on Dolphins

June 25, 2025
Public Relations

A Brazilian study reveals unborn dolphins already carry heavy metals, highlighting the devastating effects of toxic scrubber discharge.

The World’s Oceans are a “Ticking Time Bomb”

June 15, 2025
Public Relations

New study warns ocean pH hit a “planetary boundary” in 2020, threatening marine ecosystems globally.

Glaciers are Dying - Coastal Communities at Risk

June 5, 2025
Public Relations

Melting glaciers threaten coastal populations with rising seas and increased flooding.

Study: Black Carbon in the Arctic

June 5, 2025
Public Relations

New findings reveal Arctic black carbon levels are significantly underestimated, worsening climate impacts.

Research Study: Shipping Impacts on the Ocean

June 5, 2025
Public Relations

Examines how shipping contributes to marine ecosystem stress and environmental degradation.

Evidence of Widespread Biofuel Mislabeling

May 25, 2025
Public Relations

A recent research study suggests that the mislabeling of biofuels in marine blends is widespread.

Low Emission Zones are Working!

May 20, 2025
Public Relations

Good News! The latest research shows that low emission zones are successfully reducing air pollution.

Researchers Reveal the Most Polluting Rigs

May 20, 2025
Public Relations

Fifteen Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill, Researchers Reveal the Most-Polluting Rigs

The U.S. Threat to Endangered Species

April 15, 2025
Public Relations

Climate change has officially become the leading threat to endangered species in the United States, surpassing habitat loss and pollution.

The Surge in Methane Emissions from LNG

April 15, 2025
Public Relations

Cleaner in name only? Methane leaks from LNG-powered ships could undermine the fuel’s environmental credibility.

The Link Between Marine Fuels and Lightning

March 20, 2025
Public Relations

A new study suggests ship emissions are contributing to increased lightning strikes—yet another unintended consequence of dirty fuels.

How Tech Reveals Ocean Pollution

March 20, 2025
Public Relations

New technologies can detect hidden oil spills, speeding up the discovery of new species and the impacts on marine life.

Poison in the Water

February 1, 2025
Public Relations

A new report from Pacific Environment calls for an immediate scrubber ban. Here’s Why...

Why Shared Governance Could Save Our Seas

January 30, 2025
Public Relations

Research study suggests that top-down governance may not be the most effective approach.

The UK is Leaving Fossil Fuels in the Dust

December 10, 2024
Public Relations

With renewables generating more electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2024, the UK sets the example.

More Toxic Than Five Years Ago

November 25, 2024
Public Relations

Study Finds that Europe’s Cruise ships are producing more pollution than they did five years ago.

Human Activities and their Impacts on Ocean Health

September 23, 2024
Public Relations

Man-made marine pollution poses a major threat to the health of our oceans, with a range of human activities exacerbating this serious issue. Acknowledging the importance of every interaction we have with the marine

Ocean Temperatures Rise and the Sulphur Emissions Dilemma

May 31, 2024
Public Relations

Sulphur emissions have proven to be a complex problem for the environment. New studies show that while sulphur emissions, both into the air and into the oceans,

Infochemical Disruption Due to Calamitous Scrubber Discharge

February 19, 2024
Public Relations

The quarterly list of ships installed with polluting scrubbers, which you can find here, has been updated. To no surprise, on the list is Alassia Newships Management Inc. who in 2015 had a Fuel Oil Spill event from their panamax M/V Marathassa

Hidden Shipping Activity Equals Hidden Pollution from Toxic Scrubbers

January 11, 2024
Public Relations

A new study has revealed that we don’t have an accurate account of the number of emissions including toxic scrubber effluent quantities being released daily.

Mercury Concentrations in Fish Increase with Harmful Untreated Ship Scrubber Washwater

December 18, 2023
Public Relations

It’s the holiday season! And around the world, people are celebrating with traditional fish-focused holiday meals. Take for example, the Sicilians’

PAHs From Toxic Scrubbers Endanger Sea Turtles

November 22, 2023
Public Relations

With the release of movies like Finding Nemo and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, sales of adorable, “crime-fighting” pet turtles skyrocketed. But as quickly as they were sold, they were returned or abandoned and thrown (illegally) into

Dirty Scrubbers Continue to Increase Air Pollution

October 23, 2023
Public Relations

If you’ve been keeping up with us, you know that dirty scrubbers have been installed on more than 4,000 ships as a way to circumvent the 2020 IMO Sulphur Fuel Limit, which was implemented to reduce SOx emissions.

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