Ocean pollution7 days agoVolunteers clean beaches after container spillsFace masks, disposable gloves and other plastic items are being found on beaches.7 days ago7 Jan 2026Starmer praises banana container clear-up teamsThe prime minster was speaking after shipping containers washed ashore in Sussex last month.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026More than 500 tyres collected from Plymouth SoundHundreds of tyres have been retrieved from the seabed in Plymouth Sound by The Ships Project.6 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Sewage discharged into harbour after tug boat faultPortland Port says that the fault in one of its three tug boats has been fixed.15 Dec 202531 Oct 2025Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study findsScientists from HR Wallingford say the study provides "critical insights" into tackling plastic pollution.31 Oct 202527 Oct 2025Environmentalists reject water firm funding offerLittle Green Change in Lyme Regis said it would not participate in "greenwashing".27 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Coastguard sinks two boats bought for £1 after rescueFishing and pollution concerns follow the sinking of a drifting boat by the coastguard.24 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Dozens of beaches 'plagued' by washed up plastic discsThe £1 coin-sized discs escaped from a treatment works following a power failure, says Welsh Water.22 Oct 20254 Oct 2025The lost Lego still washing up after 28 yearsFrom dragons to wands, pieces lost from a cargo ship in 1997 continue to wash up around the world.4 Oct 2025...