Interpol's 30 Days at Sea identifies offenders in marine pollution crime

“Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, has carried out a global investigation into marine pollution crime, and identified more than 500 offenses.

Interpol’s operation, code-named 30 Days at Sea, was initiated in response to a call to increase international enforcement against environmental crime.

More than 5,200 inspections were carried out, identifying waste crimes and administrative violations in 84 countries and territories around the world.”

Read my full article on the Jakarta Post: Interpol's 30 Days at Sea identifies offenders in marine pollution crime

How We Can #BeatPlasticPollution

Writing this article for LiveAboard recently has been a great reminder that we have the answers to solve plastic pollution and there are some innovative ideas showing us the way towards a cleaner and healthier ocean. We can do this!https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/article/beat-plastic-pollution

Hawaii Bans Sale of Sunscreens that Harm Coral

Featured on Scubadiverlife:Did you know sunscreens containing oxybenzone have a toxic effect at a concentration equivalent to just one drop in six-and-a-half Olympic-size swimming pools?

 

Oxybenzone and octinoxate (both common ingredients in sunscreen) kill corals, cause genetic damage to marine life and increase reproductive diseases in creatures from sea urchins through to mammals. Hawaii is taking the bold step of banning the sale of sunscreens containing those chemicals, in a bid to protect Hawaii's marine life.

 

It's time to follow this great example and change to natural sunscreen - there are many to choose from and it's an easy way to protect yourself and the global ocean we ALL rely upon for our survival.https://scubadiverlife.com/hawaii-bans-sale-sunscreens-harm-coral/