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• Crab shell waste discovery allows researchers to control degradation rates of marine biodegradable plastics

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Technology

  Scientists at Gunma University have demonstrated that chitin from discarded crab shells can slow the decomposition of PHBV plastics in seawater. By remodeling the microbial "plasti...

• China Launches Massive Floating Research Platform Capable of Reaching Full Ocean Depths Amid Security Concerns

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Shanghai Jiao Tong University has debuted a world-first, ultra-large deep-sea floating research platform designed to explore depths of up to 32,800 feet. The facility aims to enhan...

• New Zealand's Strategic Path to Harvesting Massive Ocean Power

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Environment

  As global oil shocks resurface in 2026, New Zealand is reassessing its vast, untapped marine energy resources. Professor Craig Stevens of the University of Auckland highlights that...