New studies find that being near the ocean can actually boost mental health, and that tires are the largest contributor of microplastics in California waters.

Buckle up – it’s been an unprecedented week of global climate strikes, meetings and news.

How volcanic eruptions increase phytoplankton, a crisis in Hawai’i and the effect of plastic on worms in soil. Hint: not good.

How volcanic eruptions increase phytoplankton, a crisis in Hawai’i and the effect of plastic on worms in soil. Hint: not good.

To celebrate the 50th edition of State of the Oceans, we’ve rounded up five key ocean stories you might have missed.

The oceans never stop surprising us. Earlier this week, a couple sailing in the southwestern Pacific Ocean came across a huge, floating mass of volcanic rocks.

State of Emergency: An Icelandic glacier vanishes as the Amazon burns.

With microplastics being discovered in Colorado rainwater, Alpine ice and Arctic snow, what are governments and corporations doing to address the issue?

Cutting out fossil fuels won’t be enough to save the planet, according to the latest IPCC report.

How industrial fishing affects sharks, a potential new method of cleaning up microplastics and the state of Guam’s coral reefs.

Experts warn we have just 18 months to tackle climate change and marine biologists await a treasure trove of new deep sea data.

A new study warns that carbon emissions could trigger a mass extinction in the oceans and researchers unveil a biodegradable plastic made from cactus.

Temporary fishing bans could be the best way to protect the world’s fish stocks while still providing the world with enough to eat, according to a new study.

Scientists discover a new form of plastic pollution, film a giant squid, find wild coral eating plastic and graphically show how our world is heating up.

The movement gathers momentum as new plastic bag bans are announced, and biologists record rare north Pacific right whale songs for the first time.

Canada moves to ban both single-use plastics and the captivity of whales and dolphins, as US special forces deploy to save coral reefs.

New research shows microplastics are common even in deep waters, the US government acts on ocean acidification and why you should never cruise.

One of the greatest mysteries about coral reefs has finally been solved, high-tech solutions to whale entanglements, and how students can influence their parents.

The importance of mangroves, how plastic impacts ocean bacteria, new findings about Right Whales and a really good reason to protect the deep sea.

The last seven days have brought unprecedented news and action on plastic pollution, so we've dedicated this week's update exclusively to the issue.