search
The Ocean Cleanup
Trends
- 1Stopping ocean plastic by 2050 may not end microplastic buildup▼Halting plastic flows into oceans by 2050 may not stop microplastic buildup
New research suggests that even if plastic flows into the oceans were halted by 2050, microplastic accumulation in marine environments could continue. Existing plastic already breaking down in the water would keep fragmenting into smaller particles, meaning contamination persists long after inputs stop. The finding challenges assumptions that cutting pollution at the source alone will resolve the ocean microplastic problem, and is prompting discussion about cleanup and long-term accumulation.
- 2Nor'easter forces Ocean City to cancel music festival, assess damage▼Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter hit Ocean City, Maryland, prompting officials to assess storm damage across the resort town and cancel a scheduled music festival. Crews are surveying beach erosion and property impacts as cleanup continues. The cancellation disappointed visitors and locals who had planned to attend the weekend event, while businesses watch how the storm affects the season.